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Severe cold and dense fog grip Madhya Pradesh, disrupting roads & flights. Visibility drops to 10 meters in some areas, with temperatures below normal. Meteorologists predict icy winds & fog to persist, impacting daily routines and travel for days ahead.

Cold wave, dense fog, and rain are affecting various parts of India. Punjab and Haryana may see hailstorms, while areas like Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar face reduced visibility and weather fluctuations.

India's power consumption rose by 5.14% in November 2024, driven by warmer weather. Experts predict higher peak demand this winter, with projections reaching 237 GW in January. The Ministry of Power assures sufficient capacity to meet the demand.

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average. Climate change causes extreme events, but understanding the difference helps us address the growing global crisis

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal could intensify into Cyclone 'Fengal,' moving toward Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Heavy rain, gusty winds, and sea turbulence are expected, prompting IMD warnings for fishermen and coastal regions.

Indore to establish 5 new weather stations, bringing the total to 6 for better forecasting. New centres will use advanced tech for precise data, covering urban and rural areas to enhance microclimate analysis.

Madhya Pradesh is bracing for a severe cold wave in December-January, with cold winds expected to last for 20-22 days. Gwalior, Ujjain, and Chambal will be the coldest regions, and temperatures are predicted to drop significantly from December 20.

The IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in multiple states, with dense fog in parts of Uttar Pradesh and severe smog affecting Delhi's air quality.

India saw its hottest October since 1901, with November temperatures expected to stay above normal. IMD attributes this to missing cooling winds and hints at La Niña potentially affecting winter conditions in December-February.

Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), discusses agency's evolving role in light of increasing extreme weather events. Amidst climate change-induced heat waves and heavy rainfall