There will be dense fog in Punjab for the next three days and for the first time ground frost warning has been given in Punjab. Smog is also affecting railways and flights. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a warning of more cold on Lohri and there is a possibility of dense fog in the coming three days. The Punjab government is once again considering extending the holidays in schools.
On the other hand, there is also a possibility of snowfall in Himachal Pradesh next week. The Meteorological Department has issued a fog alert in all the districts except Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and Mohali.
What is ground frost?
Ground frost warning for the first time in Punjab is a sign of changing weather. Ground frost occurs when the ground temperature drops below the freezing point (0ºC). Once the temperature drops below zero, strong winds can make the frost more damaging.
The Meteorological Department in Himachal has predicted that the weather will remain normal for the next three days. There is a smog alert in Bilaspur, Mandi, Hamirpur, Una and Kangra. The weather will change here from January 16. On January 16-17, there may be snowfall in the higher reaches of Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul Spiti and Shimla districts of Himachal.
Where red alert was issued in Punjab and Haryana on 13 January. At the same time, people of Punjab and Haryana may get some relief by January 20. Yellow alert of fog and cold wave will continue here.
Mountains crave snow
After almost two decades, there is drought this season in Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Mountains waiting for snow, which are usually covered with snow these days. The situation is also not normal in Himachal Pradesh's neighboring state Uttarakhand.
According to IMD, there is a weak Western Disturbance this year, hence no significant snowfall or rainfall in the mountains or plains. There is no possibility of any strong Western Disturbance in the next 07 days. The situation is similar in Jammu and Kashmir also.
Trains delayed due to fog
12014 Amritsar-New Delhi Shatabdi half an hour late.
12716 Sachkhand Express will depart from Amritsar at 2 pm with a delay of 8.30 hours.
12460 Amritsar-New Delhi Express is running late by half an hour.
12926 Amritsar-Mumbai West Express is also running half an hour late.