Srinagar experienced its coldest night, with temperatures plunging to –6°C, as parts of the iconic Dal Lake froze over. The severe winter chill has affected daily life, prompting residents to bundle up and take precautions.


India: Srinagar Witnesses Its Coldest Night at –6°C; Parts of Famous Dal Lake Freezes

North India shivers under a severe cold wave, with dense fog blanketing Delhi and cities like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, causing travel chaos.


Cold wave grips North India: IMD issues cold wave alert across 13 states 

Air quality in Delhi has shown signs of improvement after several days of poor AQI levels, offering brief relief to residents. However, dense fog has blanketed the national capital, prompting authorities to issue a yellow alert as visibility dropped and travel was disrupted. Weather officials continue to monitor conditions amid fluctuating pollution and winter weather patterns.


India: Delhi AQI Improves After Days of Poor Air | Dense Fog Blankets Delhi, Yellow Alert Issued

Severe winter conditions continue to grip large parts of India as temperatures remain low across northern and central regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of dense fog, cold wave conditions, and reduced visibility in several states, impacting road, rail, and air travel.

Severe Winter Conditions Continue Across Large Parts of India, IMD Warns of Dense Fog

India is likely to experience below-average minimum temperatures in January, with colder nights expected across several regions, according to weather forecasts, raising concerns over cold wave conditions.


India to below-average minimum temperature in January

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir remain on high alert as extreme winter conditions coincide with intensified counter-terror operations. Despite harsh weather and freezing temperatures, forces continue heightened vigilance to counter ongoing security threats across sensitive regions.

India: Extreme Cold, Real Threat: Forces Stay on High Alert 

Delhi wakes up to yet another difficult winter morning, as dense fog combined with toxic smog blanketed the national capital and its surrounding regions.


Poisonous Delhi 'Unlivable': When Will This Nightmare End?

Kashmir Valley is experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperatures plunging across popular tourist destinations. Gulmarg recorded -4.2°C while Pahalgam dropped to -4.8°C, affecting daily life and tourism activities. Authorities have issued warnings and are taking measures to help residents cope with the extreme cold.


Severe cold grips the Kashmir Valley, Gulmarg records -4.2°C, Pahalgam at -4.8°C

Dras, Siachen, Leh and seven other Indian locations experience extreme winter temperatures dropping to minus 60 degrees Celsius. Communities survive through traditional stone houses, stored food and community cooperation.

Life below zero: 10 Places in India where winter tests survival

Kashmir is experiencing a huge relief from intense cold as night temperatures rose and settled above the freezing point, with rain and snow expected to coincide with the oncoming "Chillai-Kalan", the 40-day harshest winter period, officials said on Thursday.

Kashmir Enters Harsh Winter Phase, Chillai Kalan Ends Dry Spell in Sub-Zero Temperatures

Yakutsk, located in eastern Russia, is widely known as the coldest city on Earth, where winter temperatures can plunge to minus 40 degrees Celsius and beyond. Despite the extreme cold, residents continue daily life, adapting homes, transport, and infrastructure to survive brutal conditions.

This video takes you inside Yakutsk to explore how people live, work, and endure one of the harshest climates on the planet.

Yakutsk Located In Russia Experiences Temperatures Upto -40°C During Winter

Severe cold grips Kashmir and Ladakh with sub-zero temperatures; Srinagar drops to –4.4°C and Zojila to –16°C. Dry weather persists as IMD predicts snow and rain next week.


J&K: Kashmir prepares for harsh 40-day winter

The cold wave in Kashmir intensified as the minimum temperature across the valley stayed several degrees below the freezing point. Srinagar city recorded a low of minus 3.1 degrees Celsius, which was the second coldest night of this winter season, MET officials said.


Kashmir: Srinagar, Shopian district record season's coldest night 

The harshest period of cold called ''Chilai Kalan'' is yet to start in the Kashmir valley but the continuous dip in temperatures has led to severe cold wave conditions across Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh.

Harsh Winter Grips Jammu & Kashmir; Sub-Zero Temperatures in Valley

Toronto is under a special weather statement as Environment Canada warns of 2 to 10 cm of snow beginning Sunday morning. The GTA could face reduced visibility, slippery roads, and slushy conditions as temperatures plunge from 11°C to near freezing. Meteorologists say this marks the city’s first taste of winter — with more cold and possible flurries ahead next week.

Winter Arrives Early: Toronto Braces for Up to 10 cm of Snow This Weekend

Farmers across the United States are facing a growing threat from black vultures, which are attacking and killing newborn calves. Once rare in northern states, these aggressive birds are expanding their range due to warming winters. Ranchers say the attacks are causing major livestock losses, raising concerns about climate change and wildlife management.

Farmers battle black vultures killing calves as warming winters push them north

Delhi’s air quality continues to worsen, with the AQI remaining in the ‘poor’ category for the third consecutive day. In response, authorities are likely to initiate cloud seeding within 2–3 days to induce artificial rain and reduce pollution levels.


Delhi's AQI Worsens: Cloud Seeding Likely in Delhi in 2-3 Days 

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Meteorologists warn La Nina is returning, with Pacific cooling expected to trigger colder winters across India. From icy cold waves to possible heavy Himalayan snowfall, India may trade record heat for bone-chilling months.

What Is La Nina, Why Will It Make India Cold?

World: As forecasted, a polar vertex is expected to sweep through Washington DC, which will make it an extraordinarily cold Inauguration Day. 

'Coldest day in 40 years': Donald Trump's inauguration moved indoors

Snow has blanketed an English town as a cold snap hit areas of the United Kingdom. Locals in Buxton, in the East Midlands, braved the elements as the town was lashed by snowfall and freezing temperatures. Watch in for more details!

Snowfall blankets parts of the world

New Delhi's air quality has improved to a "moderate" level, with the AQI reaching 183, offering some relief to residents. However, the region is currently facing a severe cold wave, affecting North India with plummeting temperatures and health concerns.

Bone Chilling Temperatures In Kashmir

New Delhi's Air Quality Improves to 'Moderate' with AQI at 183 Amid Severe Cold Wave In North India

The cold wave has intensified across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, with the temperature in Srinagar dropping to minus 3.4°C. Both Kashmir and Ladakh regions are experiencing subzero temperatures. South Kashmir remains one of the coldest areas in the Kashmir division. Watch the report for more details! 

India: Bone-Chilling Cold Wave Engulfs Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh

The cold wave has intensified across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, with the temperature in Srinagar dropping to minus 3.4°C. Both Kashmir and Ladakh regions are experiencing subzero temperatures. South Kashmir remains one of the coldest areas in the Kashmir division. Watch the report for more details!

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