Punjab Weather Update: Dense Fog for 3 Days, Followed by Rain
The weather department has issued a Yellow Alert for several parts of Punjab. While cold wave conditions will ease slightly, dense fog could disrupt travel.
Fog and Temperature Outlook
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Dense Fog Ahead: Heavy fog is likely in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Patiala, and Fatehgarh Sahib until January 20 (next 3 days).
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Rising Minimums: Over the next 3-4 days, minimum temperatures may increase by 2-4°C, bringing slight relief from nighttime chill.
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Coldest City: Amritsar recorded the lowest at 1.7°C in the past 24 hours.
Rain Forecast (January 21-24)
A Western Disturbance will bring changes:
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January 21: Mostly dry, but cloud cover may begin.
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January 22-23: Light to moderate rain possible across many areas.
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January 24: Rain at one or two places.
Advice for Travelers
Visibility could drop to 0-100 meters due to fog. Drivers on Ambala-Amritsar and Delhi highways should drive cautiously and use fog lights.