In many states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, people have got some relief from the cold. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the temperature has increased by 3-4 degree Celsius in many parts including Uttar Pradesh and East Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Punjab and West Madhya Pradesh. However, there are chances of rain in many other states including UP Delhi, Madhya Pradesh. In this case, the mercury may fall.
There is a possibility of rain in the plains of North India including Punjab, Chandigarh and Haryana. According to Skymet, rain activity has started in the areas on Wednesday only. On Wednesday, the first day of the year in UP, the sunshine could not give relief from the cold wave. 31 people lost their lives due to deadly cold in the state. However, a slight rise in mercury was recorded at some places. According to meteorologists, mercury will fall further. There is also a possibility of rain.
The first day of the new year was surrounded by fog in Bhopal. The morning started with bitter cold, but only light sunlight appeared till evening. Here, the Meteorological Department has predicted light rain and hail in 12 districts of the state including Bhopal on Thursday. There is also a possibility of light rain in Delhi, Bihar and Jharkhand.
