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Lucknow Freezes: Winter's Coldest Night Hits 6°C
6 Jan
Summary
- Lucknow recorded its coldest night this winter at 6 degrees Celsius.
- Minimum temperatures dropped below 5 degrees Celsius in nearby areas.
- Dense fog is predicted for morning hours with stable temperatures.
Lucknow endured its coldest night of the winter season this past Saturday into Sunday, with the mercury dropping to a frigid 6 degrees Celsius, a full 1.8 degrees below the usual mark for this time of year. This sharp decline in minimum temperatures was attributed to the radiative cooling effect following the clearance of fog, intensifying the cold conditions throughout the day and night.
The frigid weather extended beyond the state capital, with neighboring cities such as Kanpur and Etawah recording minimum temperatures below five degrees Celsius. This widespread chill prompted residents to light bonfires along roadsides for warmth, and many chose to stay indoors, leaving streets unusually deserted. The state met department forecasts a continuation of these conditions, anticipating dense fog during morning hours.
Looking ahead, the forecast suggests no further significant drops in day or night temperatures. However, morning hours are expected to remain shrouded in dense fog across Uttar Pradesh, particularly in western regions. While Lucknow recorded a maximum temperature of 16.9 degrees Celsius on Sunday, other districts like Muzaffarnagar and Fatehgarh saw even lower maximums, highlighting the pervasive cold across the state.
