“From icy mornings to fog-choked roads — winter is testing North India like never before.”
North India is currently battling severe winter conditions as late December 2025 brings intense cold waves, dense fog, and freezing temperatures, especially across northern and central regions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this winter phase is expected to remain harsher than usual, impacting daily life, travel, and agriculture.
🧊 What’s Happening Right Now?
Temperatures have plunged sharply, with sub-zero readings reported in higher regions of Jammu & Kashmir, including the Amarnath Yatra base camp. In the plains, dense fog blankets large parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, drastically reducing visibility and causing delays in flights, trains, and road travel.
Delhi: Minimum temperatures hover around 4–6°C
Patna: Day temperatures near 9–12°C, nights dip to 6–8°C
Punjab & Haryana: Among the coldest plains, recording 4–6°C below normal
🌫️ IMD Forecast: Cold to Continue
The IMD predicts continued cold days and cold nights from December 23–25 across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Dense to very dense fog is expected to persist over northwest India until December 26, gradually extending towards Bihar and eastern UP.
While no major rainfall is forecast, western disturbances may trigger light snowfall in higher Himalayan regions, increasing avalanche risks.
📍 Region-wise Impact
Delhi-NCR: Fog alerts remain active; flight delays common
Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh: Snowfall and heavy frost; tourist hotspots like Shimla see icy conditions
Punjab-Haryana: Agriculture affected due to frost stress
Bihar: Foggy mornings and chilly nights continue
🚨 Travel & Safety Advisory
Authorities urge commuters to remain cautious as visibility may drop below 50 meters in fog-prone zones. Citizens are advised to:
Wear adequate warm clothing
Avoid late-night travel
Track updates via the IMD app
Urban areas are also seeing a spike in power demand due to heating needs, putting pressure on electricity grids.
🔮 What Lies Ahead?
For the December 2025–February 2026 winter season, IMD forecasts normal to below-normal minimum temperatures across north-central India — potentially colder than last year. Farmers are advised to protect winter crops from frost damage as the chill tightens its grip.
