Archive · 14 Jan 2026
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
- When
- January 12-14, 2024
- Where
- North and eastern India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand
- Why
- North-westerly to northerly winds and lack of cloud cover
- 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
Sources
Gurgaon Shivers at 2.7°C: When Will the Cold Wave End?
0 degree in Punjab and 2.3 in Jharkhand: Cold wave tightens grip across north India, subzero lows hit plains
What About The '–1°C Gurugram Viral Video' And Why Is It Trending?
Cold wave conditions in isolated parts of Rajasthan
Hisar shivers at 0.5 deg C as cold conditions persist in Haryana
