Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Marginal Cold Wave Conditions Grip Parts of Uttar Pradesh
It's gotten chilly in some areas of Uttar Pradesh, like a mini cold wave.
This means the nights are much colder than usual, with temperatures dropping several degrees below normal.
This is happening because cold winds are blowing from the mountains, and the nights have been very clear.
Because of this, people are feeling the cold more, especially in the early mornings and late nights.
While the sun might make the days a bit warmer, the temperatures will still be a little cooler than average.
It's also going to be foggy in the mornings in many places, but the weather is expected to stay dry.
This cold spell should last until about November 17, after which it's expected to get a little warmer.
Marginal cold wave conditions observed in parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Etawah, Bareilly, Kanpur, Barabanki, and Amethi.
Night temperatures in affected areas have dropped 3-6°C below normal.
Minimum temperatures recorded in several districts, such as Kanpur city (7.8°C) and Barabanki (8.5°C), were significantly below average.
Cold and dry northwesterly winds, clear night skies, and radiational cooling are causing the temperature drop.
Marginal cold wave conditions are forecasted to persist until November 17, with gradual warming expected thereafter.
- Who
- Residents of parts of Uttar Pradesh.
- What
- Marginal cold wave conditions leading to significant drops in minimum and maximum temperatures.
- When
- Observed on Saturday night and expected to persist till November 17, with gradual rise from November 18.
- Where
- Parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Etawah, Bareilly, Kanpur, Barabanki, and Amethi.
- Why
- Cold and dry northwesterly winds from the western Himalayan region, clear night skies, radiational cooling, and descent of cold air from a cyclonic circulation over central India.
Meteorological Department Forecast
Observed Weather Conditions
Temperature Trends
Meteorological Department Forecast
Marginal cold wave conditions are likely to persist until November 17, with temperatures expected to gradually rise thereafter due to a change in wind direction.
Observed Weather Conditions
Night temperatures have dipped 3-6°C below normal in Etawah, Bareilly, Kanpur, Barabanki, and Amethi, with specific minimum temperatures recorded significantly below average across several districts.
Maximum Temperatures
Meteorological Department Forecast
Daytime sunshine is likely to ease cold wave effects, though maximum temperatures may still remain 1-4°C below normal.
Observed Weather Conditions
Maximum temperatures remained below normal in most regions, although Bahraich reported a slight rise above normal.
Fog Conditions
Meteorological Department Forecast
Shallow to moderate fog is expected during early morning hours at several locations.
Observed Weather Conditions
Lucknow and its neighboring areas are expected to experience mist during morning hours.
- Affected Regions
- Parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Etawah, Bareilly, Kanpur, Barabanki, Amethi, Bahraich, Varanasi, and Prayagraj.
- Temperatures Below Normal
- Night temperatures 3-6°C below normal; maximum temperatures 1-4°C below normal.
- Lowest Recorded Minimum Temperatures
- Barabanki (8.5°C), Kanpur city (7.8°C), Etawah (8.4°C), Bahraich (10.8°C), Varanasi (10.4°C), Prayagraj (10.1°C).
- Forecasted Cold Wave Duration
- Likely to persist till November 17.
- Cause of Cold Wave
- Cold and dry northwesterly winds, clear night skies, radiational cooling, and descent of cold air.
- Precipitation
- No rainfall reported; weather expected to remain dry.