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India Gripped by Severe Cold: Schools Shut Amidst Dense Fog
6 Jan
Summary
- Dense fog causing zero visibility in parts of UP and MP.
- Schools closed in Jaipur, Tripura, Lucknow, and Meerut due to cold.
- Cold day conditions forecast across northwest, central, and eastern India.
India is currently experiencing a severe winter spell, characterized by dense fog and cold day conditions affecting large parts of the country. On January 6, 2026, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued forecasts for dense to very dense fog and cold days across northwest, central, east, and northeast India. Morning visibility has been extremely poor, leading to travel disruptions.
In response to the extreme weather, several regions have implemented school holidays. Jaipur, Tripura, Lucknow, and Meerut have announced closures for various school levels to safeguard students. While schools are closed for students, campuses will remain operational, and examinations will proceed as scheduled in some areas.
The IMD has warned of maximum temperatures falling significantly below normal in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand. Minimum temperatures are also expected to drop, with a possibility of ground frost in Uttarakhand and light snowfall in the northern hilly regions. Weather experts attribute the intensifying cold spell to cyclonic circulations and strong upper-level winds.
