New Delhi:
A extreme chilly wave has gripped a number of components of North India with Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand witnessing heavy snowfall, resulting in the disruption in journey. At the very least 226, together with three nationwide highways, have been closed in Himachal Pradesh, whereas in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun, intense snowfall has halted site visitors alongside a 30-kilometer stretch of the Tyuni-Chakrata-Mussoorie Nationwide Freeway.
Uttarakhand’s Dharanadhar-Koti Kanasar highway is closely lined in snow, leaving two vacationers from Delhi stranded, reported information company IANS. Heavy snowfall has additionally made Jammu and Kashmir a winter wonderland however has additionally introduced many miseries to locals and vacationers. In line with the India Meteorological Division (IMD), Srinagar is witnessing a minimal temperature of -7 levels Celsius.
Extreme chilly wave warning in Himachal Pradesh
The India Meteorological Division (IMD) has issued an ‘orange’ alert for extreme chilly situations in Himachal Pradesh, including {that a} thick blanket of fog is prone to persist over the state. In line with the climate division, some components of the state can also witness rain and snow over the weekend.
“Chilly wave to extreme chilly wave situations are very doubtless in remoted pockets of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on December 26,” the IMD stated.
Out of the 226 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh, 123 are in Shimla, 36 in Lahaul and Spiti, and 25 in Kullu. Moreover, 173 transformers have been disrupted, affecting energy provide throughout the state, reported PTI.
Smog grips Delhi
A thick blanket of smog gripped Delhi on Thursday morning because the air high quality remained within the ‘very poor’ class. The visibility within the nationwide capital additionally plunged, inflicting disruptions in flight operations. At the very least 83 flight departures have been delayed on the Indira Gandhi Worldwide Airport (IGI) since 12 am.
The Delhi airport additionally issued an advisory for passengers amid the poor air high quality.
“Low Visibility Procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are presently regular. Passengers are requested to contact the airline involved for up to date flight info,” it stated in a publish on X.
The nationwide capital can be witnessing a chilly wave with a minimal temperature of seven levels Celsius on Thursday morning. The IMD has forecast gentle rainfall within the capital on Friday and Saturday and has issued a ‘yellow’ alert predicting dense fog on Sunday.