AFTER two to three days of dense fog and overcast skies, the people of Sanskardhani received some relief on Monday as the sun remained visible throughout the day. The clear weather eased the intense cold to some extent and brought temporary comfort to residents. For the past three days, the city had been reeling under adverse weather conditions. Due to the impact of a western disturbance, thick cloud cover and dense fog prevailed, severely affecting daily life.

 

The cold wave and biting chill had an adverse affect on children, elderly and those already unwell. Considering the worsening conditions, the district administration was forced to declare a two-day holiday for schools. Although the skies have cleared now, the cold is expected to intensify further. A significant drop of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in the minimum temperature is likely in the coming days.

 

Spokesman of the Department said subtropical western jet stream winds are currently blowing at a speed of around 240 km per hour at an altitude of about 12.6 km above mean sea level over north-west India. Continuous snowfall in the northern regions is also contributing to the changing weather pattern. As a result, cold northerly winds are expected to sweep across the State, particularly affecting cities in eastern Madhya Pradesh leading to cold wave conditions.