Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Severe Cold Wave Hits India
A very cold wave is affecting many parts of India, making life difficult for people and animals.
The government has issued warnings and is providing help like bonfires and blankets.
Schools are closed, and there are delays in transportation because of thick fog.
Farmers are worried about their crops, and everyone is advised to stay indoors during the coldest times.
One person sadly died, but it's not confirmed if it was due to the cold.
The cold is expected to continue for a few more days.
In Kolkata, it was the coldest January day in 13 years, and in Jaipur, schools are closed for younger students.
In North Bengal, there might even be snowfall.
Severe cold wave and dense fog grip multiple regions in India, including Bundelkhand, Kolkata, Jaipur, and North and South Bengal.
Orange alert issued for 48 hours in Bundelkhand, with schools closed and community bonfires arranged for relief.
Kolkata records its coldest January day in 13 years at 10.2 degrees Celsius, with temperatures expected to drop further.
Jaipur schools closed for younger classes due to intense cold wave, with similar measures taken in other affected states.
Dense fog and potential snowfall in North Bengal, with temperatures dropping significantly below normal.
- Who
- Residents, farmers, authorities, and students in affected regions
- What
- Severe cold wave and dense fog
- When
- Ongoing, with alerts and warnings in place
- Where
- Bundelkhand (Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh), Kolkata, Jaipur, North and South Bengal
- Why
- Cold winds blowing from northern India, northerly winds in Bengal
Government and Authorities
Residents and Farmers
Response to Cold Wave
Government and Authorities
Government has issued orange alerts, declared school holidays, and arranged community bonfires for relief.
Residents and Farmers
Residents and farmers are struggling with daily life, transportation disruptions, and potential crop damage.
- Affected Regions
- Bundelkhand (Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh), Kolkata, Jaipur, North and South Bengal
- Alert Level
- Orange alert for 48 hours in Bundelkhand, severe cold wave warnings in Bengal and Rajasthan
- Affected Districts (MP)
- Chhatarpur, Datia, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Panna
- Affected Districts (UP)
- Mahoba, Banda
- Visibility in Khajuraho
- 50 meters during morning and night
- Casualties
- One person died at Chhatarpur bus stand (cause not confirmed)
- Impact on Agriculture
- Potential damage to wheat and pulses
- Relief Measures
- Community bonfires, blanket distribution, and advised precautions
- Temperature in Kolkata
- 10.2 degrees Celsius, coldest January day in 13 years
- Temperature in Jaipur
- Schools closed for younger classes due to intense cold wave
- Temperature in North Bengal
- Possibility of snowfall in Darjeeling and surrounding areas
Sources
Intense cold weather prevail at many places in Haryana, Punjab
Dense fog, cold wind to keep UP shivering for next few days
Severe cold wave grips Bundelkhand; orange alert issued
Chilled wave? No. Biting cold? Yes, Calcutta shivers as maximum temperature dips to 18.4°C
Bengal Weather Update: Kolkata shivers under severe cold spell; temperature likely to plunge further across state, says IMD
Bengal experiences spine-chilling cold; Kolkata records coldest day in past 13 years
Cold Wave Effect: Jaipur Schools Closed for Younger Classes; Other States Announce Holidays
At 10.2 degrees C, Kolkata records coldest January day
Intense cold weather prevails at many places in Har, Pb
Severe cold grips J&K as Srinagar records minus 4 degrees Celsius today
At 10.2° Celsius, Kolkata records coldest January day in years, chill likely to intensify
North, central India brace for a sharper cold wave: Temperature likely to fall 2-3°C in two days; dense fog to persist, says IMD
Cold Wave In Delhi: Understanding Hypothermia And Prevention Tips You Need