Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Severe Cold Wave Grips North India
It's been very cold in many parts of North India, including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh.
The weather department issued a red alert for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh because it's so cold.
The temperatures are much lower than usual, and there's a lot of fog.
In Punjab, the temperature dropped by 2.7°C from the day before and was 8.3°C below normal.
The warmest place in Punjab was Mansa, but it was only 16.2°C there.
In Delhi, the temperature was 21°C during the day and 2.9°C at night, which is the coldest morning of the season.
The air quality in Delhi is also very poor, making it harder to breathe.
In Madhya Pradesh, the days are getting a bit warmer, but the nights and mornings are still very cold.
People are advised to stay warm, especially children and the elderly.
Red alert issued for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh due to severe cold wave and dense fog.
Temperatures in Punjab dropped by 2.7°C compared to the previous day, 8.3°C below normal.
Highest maximum temperature in Punjab recorded at 16.2°C in Mansa.
Day temperatures across both states remained markedly below normal, indicating severe cold day conditions.
Dense to very dense fog persisted across the region, exacerbating the cold conditions.
- Who
- Residents of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Severe cold wave and cold day conditions
- When
- Second consecutive day on Tuesday, fourth consecutive day in Delhi on Wednesday, and continuing into Thursday
- Where
- Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Abnormally low temperatures and dense fog
- Regions Affected
- Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh
- Temperature Drop
- 2.7°C in Punjab compared to previous day
- Average Maximum Temperature
- 8.3°C below normal in Punjab
- Highest Maximum Temperature
- 16.2°C in Mansa, Punjab
- Weather Conditions
- Severe cold wave, dense to very dense fog
- Delhi Maximum Temperature
- 21°C (expected on Thursday)
- Delhi Minimum Temperature
- 2.9°C (coldest morning of the season)
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 349 (Very Poor)
- Madhya Pradesh Day Temperature
- 15–26°C (varies by city)
- Madhya Pradesh Night Temperature
- 10–14°C (varies by city)
Sources
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