Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Dense Fog and Cold Wave Disrupt Life in North India
A lot of fog and cold weather are making life difficult in many parts of northern India.
The fog is so thick that it's hard to see, and it's causing delays in flights and trains.
People are finding it tough to travel, and schools in some areas have been closed.
The cold is also affecting animals and crops.
The weather department says the fog and cold will last for a few more days, so people need to be careful and follow the advisories.
Dense fog and a cold wave are affecting northern India, with forecasts indicating it will last until December 25 in some areas.
The fog is causing significant disruptions in transportation, with flights and trains delayed or canceled in Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi-NCR is expected to experience dense fog in the morning and mist or shallow fog at night, with temperatures ranging from 7°C to 23°C.
Schools in several districts of Uttar Pradesh have been closed or have revised timings due to the severe cold and fog.
Farmers have mixed reactions to the fog, as it helps wheat crops but damages potatoes and pulses.
- Who
- Residents and travelers in northern India, especially in Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand
- What
- Dense fog and cold wave disrupting daily life and causing delays in transportation
- When
- From December 19 to December 25, with varying durations in different regions
- Where
- Northern India, including Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand
- Why
- Weather conditions leading to dense fog formation and a cold wave
Farmers' Mixed Reactions
General Public's Struggles
Impact on Agriculture
Farmers' Mixed Reactions
Fog helps wheat crops retain moisture but damages potatoes and pulses.
General Public's Struggles
Dense fog and cold waves disrupt daily life, making commuting difficult and causing delays in air and rail services.
- Affected States
- Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand
- Forecast Duration
- Until December 25 in isolated regions
- Delhi-NCR Weather
- Partly cloudy with dense fog in the morning, mist or shallow fog at night
- Delhi Temperatures
- 21°C to 23°C (max), 7°C to 9°C (min)
- Delhi AQI
- 367 (Very Poor)
- Uttar Pradesh Impact
- Life disrupted in 40 districts, schools closed in several areas
- Lowest Temperature
- 7°C in Bulandshahr
Sources
Dense fog engulfs parts Rajasthan; mercury likely to drop after Dec 24
Residents Battle Biting Cold As Dense Fog Engulfs Uttar Pradesh, Life Disrupted In 40 Districts
IMD issues red and yellow alert for dense fog in these states, Delhi to witness foggy morning on December 20 - Details
