Weather update: Dense fog grips Punjab and Chandigarh; conditions likely to persist till January 1
PTC Web Desk: Dense fog enveloped several districts of Punjab and Chandigarh on Saturday, severely reducing visibility in many areas. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the foggy conditions are expected to persist till January 1, though no rainfall is likely during this period.
Despite the fog, Punjab witnessed a rise of around 2°C in minimum temperatures over the past 24 hours, with temperatures remaining 3°C above the seasonal average. Gurdaspur emerged as the coldest place in the state, recording a minimum temperature of 6°C, while Patiala reported the lowest maximum temperature in the plains at 14.6°C.
Visibility dropped to zero in Amritsar and Halwara, while very dense fog was also recorded in Patiala, disrupting normal life and early-morning movement. In view of the prevailing cold conditions, the Punjab Health Department issued an advisory, urging people to seek immediate medical attention if they experience any health-related discomfort.
The IMD stated that a new, weak western disturbance is likely to become active over the Himalayan region from December 27, which may lead to a temporary rise in temperatures. Another western disturbance is expected around December 30, increasing the chances of snowfall in the hilly areas.
Today’s forecast
Dense to very dense fog is likely at isolated places in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Muktsar, Moga, Bathinda, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala and SAS Nagar (Mohali). The weather is expected to remain dry.
On Dec 28, dense to very dense fog is likely at some places across Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Muktsar, Moga, Bathinda, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala and SAS Nagar (Mohali). Weather to remain dry.
On December 29, very dense fog is likely at isolated places in Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar (Mohali), while Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot and Muktsar may witness dense fog at isolated locations. Weather to remain dry.
On December 30, dense fog is likely at some places in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala. The weather is expected to remain dry.
- PTC NEWS
