Severe cold is gripping much of North India, including Delhi, as the Meteorological Department (IMD) issues warnings of dense to very dense fog and a cold wave from December 18 to 22, 2025.
Morning visibility is expected to be very low in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand, which may affect road, rail, and air traffic.
Western Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand may experience a cold wave on December 18 and 19, while rain and snowfall are likely in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand during December 18–23.
Light rain may also occur in Punjab on December 20 and 21.
Weather Today in Delhi
Delhi will see light to moderate fog between December 17 and 20.
Maximum temperature: 22–25°C
Minimum temperature: 8–10°C
Reduced visibility may impact morning traffic, and air quality is expected to remain poor, with AQI above 400 in the coming days.
Winds are expected to weaken, which may worsen pollution, although strong winds over the past two days temporarily improved air quality.
Weather Updates for Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is experiencing severe cold and dense fog. Some areas have a red alert for cold days.
Cities affected include: Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Siddharth Nagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Bijnor, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur and surrounding regions.
Western and eastern parts of the state are expected to remain dry on December 18, but dense fog may reduce visibility in several areas.
Weather in Uttarakhand
Severe cold continues in Uttarakhand’s upper regions.
Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar: Yellow alert for dense fog
Mountain regions: Rain and snowfall expected on Saturday
The weather will remain mostly dry in the plains for now, but cold conditions persist.
Other Key States
Bihar: Cold wave and fog, combined with a Western Disturbance, will bring rain and strong icy winds, causing a sharp drop in temperatures.
Jharkhand: Cold wave continues with moderate fog in Ranchi. Minimum temperature around 8°C, maximum about 23°C.
City-wise maximum and minimum temperatures for December 18, 2025:
| City | Max Temp | Min Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 24°C | 08°C |
| Mumbai | 31°C | 23°C |
| Kolkata | 27°C | 18°C |
| Chennai | 28°C | 22°C |
| Lucknow | 23°C | 10°C |
| Patna | 24°C | 13°C |
| Ranchi | 22°C | 09°C |
| Jaipur | 27°C | 12°C |
| Bhopal | 26°C | 09°C |
| Manali | 07°C | -05°C |
| Nainital | 19°C | 07°C |
This weather system is expected to continue, so residents in affected regions should take precautions, drive carefully in fog, and stay warm.
