Jalandhar, December 13, 2024 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau) – The temperature of the metropolis Jalandhar has reached below 4 degrees and the cold wave has started showing its force, due to which the cold will be seen in the coming days. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert and a warning of deadly cold wave has been issued for the next 3 days. According to the forecast, in the coming days, North India will be seen shivering due to the outbreak of cold winds. Weather experts have said that the main reason for this is the continuously increasing cold. Half of the month of December is about to end but the full force of the cold has not been seen yet, because the weather is not changing as per the predictions, due to which the cold was not showing its full color.
According to experts, in the coming days, along with the outbreak of fog, severe cold wave will have to be faced. The temperature is expected to fall further during the next 24 hours, while the maximum temperature will also decrease. According to the data released by the Chandigarh Centre of Meteorological Centre, the maximum temperature of Jalandhar city was 18.8 degrees while the minimum temperature was recorded at 3.8 degrees, while the minimum temperature of Anandpur Sahib was recorded at 3.1 degrees. According to this, Jalandhar city is coming in the first two places in the list of the coldest cities of Punjab. At the same time, a yellow alert has been issued regarding the continuation of the cold wave till 15 December. The difference of about 15 degrees in the maximum and minimum temperature of Jalandhar city proves that the cold is not yet at its full strength. According to the forecast, jet stream winds will continue above sea level and its effect will be seen on the plains of North India. In this sequence, cold is expected to increase in North India.
Dense fog will prevail in a few days
. The Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave warning for the next 3 days. Dense fog will also be seen in the coming days. There are chances of sunshine for the next few days, but the clouds will keep playing hide and seek, due to which the full effect of sunshine will not be there in the future.
Advisory to be cautious in heavy fog on highways.
As compared to urban areas, fog is being seen in outskirts and highways. While issuing advisory regarding fog, drivers have been asked to be cautious. Due to fog during cold day, the speed of vehicles will slow down and people will face more difficulties.
The purchase of winter clothes in the markets has slowed down.
Shopkeepers say that the enthusiasm of consumers for buying clothes for the winter season is not visible. Usually the purchases pick up pace in December, but this time the atmosphere is cold and the enthusiasm for buying summer clothes in the markets is less.