North India continues to reel under biting cold; no immediate respite

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People across India, including residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to dense fog, with the maximum and minimum temperatures dipping, the region is set to continue experiencing chillier days and nights. (Image: Shutterstock)

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The IMD said that dense fog in some isolated pockets in the night and morning hours was also very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh in the next two to three days. (Text: IANS/ Image: Shutterstock)

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The minimum temperature throughout Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh remained notches below the freezing point on Thursday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a rise in day temperatures and a further drop in night temperatures in the two UTs. (Text: IANS/ Image: Shutterstock)

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A Sadhu walks on the banks of the Saryu River surrounded by fog in Ayodhya. (Image & text: AP)

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Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard at a checkpoint on a cold day in Srinagar. (Image & text: AP)

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Parked vehicles covered with snow are seen at a field in Kullan, northeast of Srinagar. (Image & text: AP)

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People warm themselves around a bonfire on a cold morning in Hyderabad. (Image: AP)

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A health worker stands by a drive-through COVID 19 testing post amidst morning fog, in New Delhi. (Image & text: AP)