Lucknow,

20 Dec (HS): On Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a

red alert for dense to extremely dense fog and chilly day conditions in

numerous parts of Uttar Pradesh, warning that the unfavorable weather is

expected to continue for the next two days. According to a news statement

released by the Meteorological Centre in Lucknow, severe fog conditions have

been reported in wide areas of the state over the last 24 hours, with

visibility dropping dramatically in numerous districts. Agra airport,

Prayagraj, Kanpur (airport), Bareilly, Jhansi, and numerous more areas saw very

intense fog with visibility below 50 metres. According to the IMD, cold day

conditions were observed in numerous districts, notably in western, central,

and eastern Uttar Pradesh, as cold northerly winds, surface inversion, and the

effect of an anticyclone persisted across the region.

The

prevailing weather pattern was also influenced by a western disturbance over

north India and a decrease of the tropical westerly jet stream, according to

the report. The meteorological service cautioned that thick to very dense fog

is expected to linger in numerous districts until December 22, while cold day

to severe cold day conditions may persist in isolated pockets until December

24. According to IMD standards, a 'cold day' is proclaimed for any location

where the temperature falls below 10 degrees Celsius when the highest temperature

fluctuation remains 4.5 to 6.4 degrees Celsius below normal, while a 'severe

cold day' is announced when the deviation surpasses 6.5 degrees Celsius.

According

to the IMD, districts like as Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Prayagraj, Varanasi,

Bareilly, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Noida, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Sultanpur, Rae Bareli,

Sitapur, Hardoi, Etawah, Mainpuri, Aligarh, and Mathura are anticipated to be

hit by dense fog and chilly day weather. The meteorological service has

encouraged people to take measures, particularly in the early morning hours,

and asked authorities to stay vigilant since limited visibility might affect

road, rail, and aviation travel. The IMD stated that it will continue to

closely monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi