Weather Update in Punjab
The northern region of India is currently facing a dense fog situation, which has resulted in a significant drop in temperature in Punjab. The fog has caused reduced visibility, affecting road, rail, and air traffic. Due to the fog, fourteen flights from Chandigarh and four flights from Amritsar were cancelled on Friday, and four flights before 9 am on Saturday were also cancelled. A total of 250 domestic and international flights from Amritsar, Chandigarh, and Delhi were affected, with some experiencing a delay of up to three hours. Trains from Punjab to Delhi also faced delays of up to twelve hours on Friday.
Cold Day Alert in Punjab
Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, and Bathinda experienced a chilly day on Friday, with temperatures below normal. Amidst the dense fog, the days have become considerably colder. The weather department has issued a cold day alert for several cities in Punjab on Saturday and Sunday. An alert for dense fog has also been issued for 16 districts for the next two days. A red alert has been issued for Saturday, an orange alert for Sunday, and a yellow alert for January 1.
Temperature and Visibility in Punjab
The maximum temperature in Punjab on Friday was 2.2 degrees Celsius above normal, reaching 16.1 degrees Celsius in Amritsar. However, this is still 3.3 degrees below normal. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature at night dropped by 0.4 degrees Celsius, which is 4.2 degrees above normal. The lowest temperature was recorded in Nawanshahr at 4.7 degrees Celsius. The visibility in Amritsar was zero on Friday. Patiala, Ludhiana, Halwara, Bathinda, and Adampur recorded a temperature of less than 50 meters.
Note: The original text is in Hindi. The translation provided is a summary of the key points mentioned in the text.
पंजाब में कोहरा काफी भारी हो गया है और इसके कारण ठंडी महसूस हो रही है। कोहरे के कारण दृश्यता कम होने से सड़क, रेल और हवाई यातायात प्रभावित हो रहा है। इसके चलते कई उड़ानें रद्द कर दी गई हैं और ट्रेनों की देरी भी हुई है। मौसम विभाग ने कोहरे के लिए अलर्ट जारी किया है और तापमान में भी गिरावट की गई है। इस तरह पंजाब में ठंड बढ़ गई है और लोगों को सतर्क रहने की सलाह दी जा रही है।
