Haryana’s Ambala City experienced dense fog, reducing visibility to zero in some areas, as chilly waves swept through the region on Saturday. The thick fog prompted motorists to exercise caution, slowing down their vehicles and using lights for safe navigation. Despite the cold, the locals found delight in this transformation. Many embraced the foggy weather, relishing their morning strolls in the fresh air after a period of smog.
With the conclusion of November’s rainy spell, the advent of December brought along a veil of fog, pleasantly surprising residents during their early morning walks. The fog-laden ambiance created a snug setting for those enjoying their walks or sipping hot tea at local tea stalls.
Residents welcomed the fog as a respite from the prior smoggy conditions that had made breathing challenging. They expressed contentment in breathing fresh air during their morning routines, finding solace in the warmth of hot tea to combat the intensifying cold.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) held a virtual media briefing, addressed by Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, forecasting the above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures for December 2023 across the country. The IMD stated that minimum temperatures are expected to be higher in most regions, while maximum temperatures are expected to exceed normal levels across the country, with the exception of certain areas in central and northern India.
IMD further noted that during the forthcoming winter season (December 2023 to February 2024), above-normal minimum temperatures are expected across most parts of the country. Additionally, above-normal maximum temperatures are projected for many regions, except certain areas in central and northwest India.
Regarding cold waves, IMD forecasted below-normal occurrences over the country’s north, northwest, central, east, and northeast during the winter season of December 2023 to February 2024.