Cold wave and fog alerts across India—here's what to know
Heads up: the IMD has put out cold wave alerts for big parts of India starting December 9.
Expect chilly weather in central, eastern, and northern Peninsular regions through December 12, with northwest and western states joining in from December 10.
Dense fog is also on the cards for Assam and Manipur (December 9-13), plus East UP and Odisha (December 9-10).
Where it's hitting hardest—and other warnings
Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh are set for a cold snap this week.
Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh have already seen temps dip below 5°C, with Punjab not far behind.
Over in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected from December 8-10.
If you know any fishermen, let them know to steer clear of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal until at least December 13 due to rough conditions.