India Faces Extreme Weather Variations With Record Cold in Jammu and Kashmir
Temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir plummeted to -29.69°C, while cities like Chennai and Pune experienced warm conditions, highlighting stark regional contrasts.
- Jammu and Kashmir recorded extreme cold temperatures, with a minimum of -29.69°C and maximum of -15.52°C, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- Delhi experienced clear skies with temperatures ranging from 14.07°C to 23.41°C, but its air quality index (AQI) reached a poor level of 271.
- Chennai reported moderate air quality (AQI 171) and warm temperatures between 23.07°C and 28.17°C, with overcast skies.
- Pune saw clear skies but poor air quality (AQI 242), with temperatures ranging from 19.14°C to 31.86°C.
- The IMD forecasts varied weather patterns across India, emphasizing the need for local monitoring and adjustments to daily activities.