Chandigarh: 'Cold Wave Conditions Exist As Temperatures Plummet'

In this special report, India Today’s Kamaljeet Sandhu provides an on-ground update from Chandigarh as severe cold wave conditions grip the region. Temperatures have plummeted, leading residents to gather around tea stalls and bonfires to stay warm. Sandhu notes that 'Cold wave conditions exist as the temperatures plummet', with people layering up in jackets and shawls, especially at transit hubs like the Sector 43 bus stand. The report highlights that while fog is less dense on city roads, it remains thick on national and state highways across Punjab and Haryana. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city is currently recorded at a moderate 131. According to the report, the winter chill is expected to peak around the 9th and 10th of January, with potential relief only anticipated after the festival of Lohri. A slight western disturbance is cited as the primary cause for the prevailing weather conditions, which continue to impact daily life in the tri-city area and surrounding states.