As of December 28, 2025, large parts of northern, eastern, and central India continue to grapple with intense winter conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for persistent dense to very dense fog, cold day conditions, and isolated cold waves, severely impacting visibility, travel, and daily life. States like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar remain among the most affected, with red and orange alerts in several areas.
Key Affected States
- Uttar Pradesh: Dense to very dense fog in many parts, especially western and eastern regions, along with cold day conditions.
- Bihar: Prolonged dense fog and cold day to severe cold day conditions.
- Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi: Dense fog and isolated cold wave pockets.
- Other states: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Odisha, and parts of northeast India also under fog and cold alerts.
These conditions are causing disruptions to road, rail, and air traffic, with low visibility leading to delays and increased accident risks. Health authorities advise caution for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and children, due to the biting cold.
Weather Forecast for the Next Three Days (December 29–31, 2025)
According to the latest IMD bulletins:
- Dense to Very Dense Fog: Expected during night and morning hours in:
- Uttar Pradesh (many parts till December 31, isolated pockets thereafter).
- Bihar (continuing till December 31 in several areas).
- Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi (till December 30 in some areas, isolated thereafter).
- Isolated pockets in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, and northeast states till December 30–31.
- Cold Day/Severe Cold Day Conditions: Likely in isolated to few pockets over Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh through December 31. Cold waves possible in isolated areas of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand.
- Western Himalayas: Isolated to scattered light/moderate rainfall or snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on December 30–31, potentially affecting mountain passes.
- Temperature Trends: Minimum temperatures may fall slightly in eastern India; no major changes elsewhere. Daytime highs remain below normal in fog-affected plains, intensifying the chill.
Travellers are urged to check updates for flights, trains, and highways, as visibility could drop below 50 meters in very dense fog zones. Stay warm, drive cautiously, and monitor official IMD alerts for real-time changes.
This harsh winter spell is expected to ease slightly post-New Year, but fog and cold are likely to linger into early January 2026.