North India Cold Wave: Dense Fog Cancels Flights as IMD Issues Yellow, Orange Alerts

In this Special Report, India Today's Principal Correspondent Aman Bhardwaj reports on the severe cold wave and dense fog gripping North India. Bhardwaj highlights that 'Punjab's Varitkot is a city which has observed the minimum temperature at 4.9 degrees'. The report details significant disruptions in Chandigarh, where 33 flights have been cancelled over the last three days due to poor visibility. The reporter also notes that Haryana's Jind recorded a minimum temperature below 5 degrees. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow and orange alerts, predicting western disturbances and continued dense fog in the region. Bhardwaj advises that 'children, old age people are being advised to wear warm clothes' and avoid outdoor activities during early morning and evening hours due to the chilly conditions.