JABALPUR remained in the grip of severe cold as freezing north ern winds, triggered by active western disturbances over the Himalayas, intensified chill and dense fog across the city. Early morning fog was so thick on Monday that visibility at city out skirts dropped to nearly zero. It improved only marginally to about 50 metres by 9 am. Sunlight appeared fully only after 11 am, adding to the prolonged cold conditions. Local weather department informed that night tempera tures have been consistently reel ing below 10 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature on Monday was recorded at around 9 degrees, but the chill was felt closer to 5 to 6 degrees due to cold winds and fog.

 

The maxi mum temperature stood at 22.4 degrees Celsius, which was below 3 degree to normal. Spokesman of weather depart ment said there is little chance of relief over the next two days, with fog likely to persist during early morning hours. A western disturbance positioned at low er levels of the atmosphere is affecting Jabalpur and nearby districts, leading to cloudy con ditions, reduced sunshine and fluctuations in day and night temperatures. The dense fog and cold wave have disrupted daily routines and transport services, while health experts have advised children, the elderly and those with illnesses to avoid pro longed exposure to cold. Agricultural experts have advised farmers to irrigate crops and use smoke along field boundaries to protect vegeta bles and standing crops from fog-related damage.