India weather update, temperature dip, dense fog, and rain alerts

The minimum temperature in several parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh dropped below 0°C, while it was recorded at 2-5°C in Himachal Pradesh, 6-12°C in Northwest and Central India, and 12-16°C in East and West India. The lowest temperature in the plains was 5.0°C, recorded at Bulandshahr (West Uttar Pradesh).

Over the past 24 hours, the minimum temperature fell by 1-3°C in parts of Madhya Maharashtra and Vidarbha. Similarly, some areas in Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Kerala, and Mahe also experienced a decline.

Weather Forecast:

• A gradual rise of 3-5°C in minimum temperatures is likely in the plains of Northwest India over the next 5 days.
• Central India is expected to see no significant changes for the next 3 days, followed by a 2-3°C increase.
• No significant temperature changes are forecast for the Western Himalayas, East, and West India over the next 5 days.

Dense Fog Warnings:

Dense fog is expected during the night and early morning hours in Bihar, Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam-Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura on January 19. East Rajasthan from January 19-21 and Madhya Pradesh till January 20.

Cold Day Warnings: Cold day conditions are expected in parts of Madhya Pradesh on January 19 and Himachal Pradesh on January 22.
Rain and Storm Updates: Heavy rainfall is likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, and Mahe.
Thunderstorms with gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are expected in Kerala and Mahe, while lightning is likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.

• Marine Warning: Squally weather with wind speeds of 35-45 kmph (gusting to 55 kmph) is likely over the Comorin area and the Gulf of Mannar. Fishermen are advised to avoid these regions.
• Visibility and Fog: Dense to very dense fog was reported in isolated pockets of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Moderate fog conditions were recorded in Punjab.

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