Severe cold wave and dense fog grip India: Schools closed in Jaipur, Tripura, Lucknow and Meerut

Harsh winter spell continues to affect large parts of India as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense to very dense fog and cold day conditions across northwest, central, east and northeast India on January 6, 2026. Morning visibility is expected to remain poor in several states, increasing risks for travel and daily activities. Cold wave alerts have been issued for isolated areas of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan and Jharkhand, where minimum temperatures are likely to drop further due to weak western disturbances.