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Severe Cold Wave Grips North India
It's been very cold in many parts of northern and eastern India.
Some places had temperatures below zero degrees Celsius.
The coldest places were in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand.
The weather experts say that the cold wind from the north is causing this cold wave.
They also say that a weather change called a western disturbance might bring warmer temperatures soon.
People are feeling the cold a lot, especially in the early mornings.
The cold wave is expected to continue for a few more days.
Subzero temperatures recorded in the plains of northwest India, with Ballowal Saunkhri in Punjab reaching 0°C.
Chandigarh experienced its lowest temperature in nine years at 2.8°C.
Delhi recorded its coldest January morning in three years with a minimum of 3°C.
Jharkhand reported temperatures below 10°C in 13 districts, with Gumla at 2.3°C.
A western disturbance is expected to bring a rise in temperatures in the coming days.
- Who
- Residents of north and eastern India
- What
- A severe cold wave with subzero temperatures
- Where
- North and eastern India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand
- When
- January 12-14, 2024
- Why
- North-westerly to northerly winds and lack of cloud cover
Key facts
- Lowest Temperature in Punjab
- 0°C in Ballowal Saunkhri
- Lowest Temperature in Haryana
- 0.5°C in Hisar
- Lowest Temperature in Delhi
- 3°C in Safdarjung
- Lowest Temperature in Jharkhand
- 2.3°C in Gumla
- Lowest Temperature in Rajasthan
- 2.0°C in Karauli
- Expected Maximum Temperature in Delhi
- 20°C
Timeline
The intensification and spread of the cold wave was caused by the onset of La Niña, as predicted by the IMD in their November 22, 2025, report.
An intense cold wave that had been affecting North India since December 7, 2025, intensified and spread to Gurgaon and other parts of the region.
An intense cold wave that had been affecting North India since December 21, 2025, intensified and spread to Gurgaon and other parts of the region.
A persistent cold wave that had been affecting North India for several days intensified, leading to a severe cold wave in Gurgaon and other parts of the region.
A severe cold wave, with temperatures dropping to 2.7°C, is currently affecting Gurgaon and other parts of northern and eastern India.
Quotes
Mohit Dahiya
Weather enthusiast and content creator
“I am in the outskirts of Gurugram. Another morning with sub-zero temperature. It’s around -0.4 degrees Celsius right now, but the minimum was -0.9 degrees Celsius. There is a freezing surface and ground frost.”
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Sources
0 degree in Punjab and 2.3 in Jharkhand: Cold wave tightens grip across north India, subzero lows hit plains
Cold wave conditions in isolated parts of Rajasthan
Gurgaon Shivers at 2.7°C: When Will the Cold Wave End?
Delhi shivers at 3.8°C; flash fog grips capital — here’s why it happens
What About The '–1°C Gurugram Viral Video' And Why Is It Trending?
Hisar shivers at 0.5 deg C as cold conditions persist in Haryana
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