Lucknow Cold Wave to Ease from Thursday
The cold wave gripping Lucknow will abate from Thursday with rising minimum temperatures. Daytime warmth will persist, and fog will clear after mornings.
The cold wave gripping Lucknow will abate from Thursday with rising minimum temperatures. Daytime warmth will persist, and fog will clear after mornings.
A thick fog blanket covered Delhi on Thursday, reducing visibility. IMD issued a yellow alert for cold wave conditions, with temperatures expected to rise from Friday due to a western disturbance.
The Lucknow Development Authority will conduct biodiversity mapping at the CG City wetland, catalog flora and fauna, and deploy forest experts for conservation.
Delhi recorded its fourth consecutive day of cold wave conditions on Wednesday, with temperatures dipping to 3.8°C. The IMD issued a yellow alert for Thursday, but relief is likely from Friday as a western disturbance approaches.
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Lucknow residents will enjoy a few more days of sunny relief from winter before fog and cold day conditions likely return from Friday, with temperatures expected to fluctuate.
Uttarakhand expects significant rain and snowfall from Saturday as a strong western disturbance approaches, offering relief after weeks of dry winter conditions.
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