Archive · 9 Jan 2026
North India Faces Severe Cold Wave
North India is experiencing a very cold wave with dense fog, making it hard for people to travel and go about their daily lives.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued warnings to help people stay safe.
Temperatures have dropped significantly, with some places like Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh recording as low as 3.4°C.
Cities like Gwalior, Bhopal, and Indore are also very cold.
The fog is causing delays in trains and other transportation.
Farmers are being advised to protect their crops from the cold.
The weather is expected to stay the same for a few more days, so people are being told to be careful and follow safety guidelines.
North India is experiencing a severe cold wave with dense fog, affecting transportation and daily life.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued cold wave and fog warnings for several regions, including Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Madhya Pradesh.
Temperatures have dropped significantly, with Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh recording the lowest temperature at 3.4°C.
Major cities like Gwalior, Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Jabalpur are experiencing cold temperatures and dense fog.
The cold wave is expected to continue, with no immediate relief from the cold and fog, affecting rail and road traffic across the state.
- Who
- Residents and commuters in North India, including Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Severe cold wave and dense fog affecting daily life and transportation
- When
- January 9, 2026
- Where
- North India, including Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, and other regions
- Why
- Extreme weather conditions due to a cold wave stretching across North India
Government and Meteorological Agencies
General Public and Commuters
Weather Preparedness
Government and Meteorological Agencies
Government and meteorological agencies are issuing warnings and advisories to ensure public safety and preparedness against the severe cold wave.
General Public and Commuters
Commuters and the general public are facing challenges due to the severe cold wave, including disruptions in transportation and daily life.
- Affected Regions
- Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, West Bengal, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
- Temperature
- Well below normal, with some areas recording temperatures as low as 3.4°C
- Weather Conditions
- Dense to very dense fog, icy winds, chilly mornings, and sharp nighttime drops
- Impact on Transportation
- Disruptions in road, rail, and air traffic due to reduced visibility and fog
- Advisories
- Commuters advised to drive cautiously, use fog lights, and stay updated with travel advisories
- Agricultural Impact
- Farmers advised to take precautionary measures to protect crops from frost damage
- Lowest Temperature Recorded
- 3.4°C in Khajuraho, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh
- Major Cities' Temperatures
- Gwalior: 5°C, Bhopal: 8°C, Indore: 9.4°C, Ujjain: 8.3°C, Jabalpur: 8.4°C
Sources
Madhya Pradesh January 8, 2026, Weather Update: Temperatures Increase To 9–10°, Winter Chill Begins To Ease Across State
Cold Wave Warning: North India Faces Severe Weather Conditions; IMD Issues Fog Alert| Here's To Know Full Forecast
Madhya Pradesh January 9, 2025, Weather Updates: Dense Fog Envelops State, No Relief From Chills Ahead; Chhatarpur Coldest @ 3.4°C
Winter blues to continue as IMD forecasts cold wave, dense fog across Haryana, Punjab
Delhi shivers at 5°C as air quality remains ‘very poor’
