Northern India, including Uttar Pradesh, is in the grip of intense cold. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe cold alert in 45 districts of Uttar Pradesh. According to the IMD, there is a possibility of a cold wave continuing until January 17. Although a decrease in temperatures may be observed thereafter, people are unlikely to find relief from the cold. The weather department predicts that dense fog will persist in Uttar Pradesh for the next 3 to 4 days along with the cold wave.

Due to the cold and dense fog in Uttar Pradesh, trains and flights are running behind schedule, causing inconvenience to travelers. The sharp cold in the state has led to an extension of holidays for schools. In most parts of Uttar Pradesh, the visibility has reduced significantly due to the dense fog, making it quite challenging for drivers to navigate their vehicles.

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Moreover, due to the snowy conditions, it has become challenging for people to venture outside their homes. In Ayodhya, the minimum temperature has dropped to 6 degrees Celsius, while in Gorakhpur, it has been recorded at 4.9 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, in Muzaffarnagar, a record low minimum temperature of 2.8 degrees Celsius has been documented.

The minimum temperature in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, is expected to range between 8 to 9 degrees Celsius. Additionally, there is a likelihood that the maximum temperature will remain between 18 to 19 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated the possibility of rainfall in Lucknow on January 18.

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