In Graphics | How to stay warm during harsh winters

North India has been engulfed in bitter cold and thick fog.

According to PTI, on Wednesday, it was a foggy morning in Delhi, and the minimum temperature settled at 7.3 degrees Celsius, the Met office said.

On Tuesday, cold conditions prevailed in some parts of Rajasthan, with the minimum settling at 4.5 degrees Celsius in Sikar, 4.8 degrees in Phalodi, 5.2 degrees in Karauli, 5.4 degrees in Jaisalmer, 5.7 degrees in Pilani, 6 degrees in Sirohi, and 6.4 degrees in Dholpur, while Jaipur recorded a low of 6.8 degrees Celsius. 

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Many parts of Punjab and Haryana experience cold weather conditions, with Bathinda reeling at seven degrees Celsius. Patiala registered a low of 7.8 degrees Celsius. In Haryana, Hisar recorded a low of 7.2 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature in Karnal was eight degrees Celsius.

The 40-day severe winter season, known as "Chilla-i-Kalan," is presently engulfing Kashmir. It is characterised by a cold wave, significant temperature reductions, and the freezing of water bodies, such as the Dal Lake and water supply lines in various valley locations. The chances of snowfall are the highest during this period, and most areas, especially the higher reaches, receive heavy snowfall.

In Uttar Pradesh, the weather remained dry during the last 24 hours, with one or two parts of the state experiencing dense to very dense fog.

Prolonged exposure to the cold can result in serious health problems. Here's how to take care of yourself in cold weather.

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