Cold wave returns, temp dips to 7.80C

 

 

AS THE sky cleared completely on Tuesday, temperatures in Sanskardhani continued to fall sharply, bringing back intense cold conditions across the city. Over the past two days, the minimum temperature has dropped by nearly four degrees, signalling the return of a strong cold spell. After three days of dense fog and cloud cover, Tuesday morning saw clear skies and bright sunshine.

 

However, instead of providing warmth, the change in weather led to a further dip in night temperatures. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 7.8 degrees Celsius, marking a noticeable fall and making early mornings and nights increasingly chilly. With the departure of fog and clouds, cold conditions have once again tightened their grip. Northerly winds have begun affecting the eastern parts of Madhya Pradesh, including Jabalpur and intensifying the chill.

 

Residents were seen stepping out in heavy woollens, particularly during morning and evening hours, as the cold became more biting. Earlier, the city had been under the influence of a western disturbance, which caused persistent cloud cover and fog for three days, disrupting normal life. The severe cold during that period had affected children, elderly and the ailing, forcing the district administration to declare a twoday holiday, i.e.

 

on January 5 and 6, for schools. Spokesman of Weather Department informed that the clearing of skies is likely to lead to a further drop in minimum temperatures in the coming days. Cold northerly winds are expected to continue, creating cold wave-like conditions in the region.

 

The Weather Department has warned that night temperatures may fall further as winter tightens its hold. The Department has reiterated its advisory, urging people, especially children, senior citizens and those with health issues to take precautions against the cold as harsh winter phase sets in across the region.