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December 22, 2025 3:39 PM

Dense fog in parts of Rajasthan; visibility drops to 10 metres

Dense fog enveloped several districts across Rajasthan on Monday, reducing visibility to as low as 10 metres in many areas. On the outskirts of Jaipur, visibility dropped to just 10 metres, with similar conditions reported in border districts such a...

December 22, 2025 1:24 PM

Snowfall recorded in Kashmir as Chillai Kalan begins

Snowfall in the higher reaches and rain in the plains of the Kashmir Valley over the past 24 hours ended a three-month-long dry spell on Monday, as the 40-day harsh winter period, locally known as Chillai Kalan, began on a positive note. The Gulmarg...

December 21, 2025 9:37 AM

Airport authority warns of possible flight delays, changes due to dense fog

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has issued an advisory warning of delays and changes in the flight operations due to reduced visibility, as dense fog gripped North India on Sunday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of den...

December 19, 2025 2:44 PM

Severe cold wave grips Bihar; IMD issues alert for 27 districts

A severe cold wave has tightened its grip across Bihar, with dense fog shrouding mornings and temperatures plunging sharply across the state. Even during daylight hours, damp conditions are intensifying the chill, making the cold persist throughout t...

December 18, 2025 3:52 PM

Heavy rainfall creates temporary bird habitat in Thoothukudi salt pans

Weeks of heavy rainfall have led to large-scale accumulation of water in salt pans located in the suburban areas of Thoothukudi, transforming landscapes once used exclusively for salt production into temporary water bodies. The unusual conditions ha...

December 17, 2025 1:05 PM

Forecast for Thunderstorms and Rain in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Wednesday, with lightning likely at isolated places. Chennai is expected to witness cloudy skies through the day, with light...

December 16, 2025 3:29 PM

Cold wave tightens grip on Bihar, IMD issues seven-day alert

The cold wave has intensified across several districts of Bihar, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an alert for the state for the next seven days. According to the IMD, both daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected ...

December 16, 2025 3:03 PM

Fatehpur shivers at 4°C; dense fog to persist across Rajasthan, says Met Department

Rajasthan witnessed sharp temperature contrasts on Monday, with Fatehpur in Sikar district emerging as the coldest place in the state, the Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. The town recorded a minimum temperature of 4 degrees Celsius, the l...

December 15, 2025 1:31 PM

Dense fog blankets parts of Rajasthan, visibility drops in many areas

Dense fog blanketed several districts of Rajasthan, including Sri Ganganagar, Jaisalmer, and Alwar, on Monday morning, severely affecting road visibility and traffic movement. Visibility dropped to just 5 metres in Sri Ganganagar and 20 metres in Al...

December 15, 2025 11:43 AM

Airports Authority of India warns of flight disruptions amid dense fog in Northern India

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday issued a travel advisory as dense fog gripped Northern India, urging passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport to avoid prolonged waiting periods at the airport in case of f...

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