New Delhi | December 12, 2025: The winter chill has tightened its grip on India today. As we head into the weekend, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Cold Wave Alert for multiple states across Central and Peninsular India. While the north shivers, the national capital is gasping for breath with hazardous pollution levels, and the south prepares for wet weather.
Here is your comprehensive weather forecast for today, Friday, December 12.
1. North & Central India: Cold Wave & Dense Fog Warning
A biting chill is sweeping through the heart of India today.
- Cold Wave Alert: The IMD has warned that cold wave conditions are very likely to prevail today in isolated pockets of West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. Even Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada are feeling the drop in mercury.
- Fog Warning: Commuters in Uttar Pradesh need to be extra cautious as "very dense fog" is predicted for the state today. Dense fog will also affect visibility in Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Manipur this morning.
- Delhi Weather: The capital woke up to a chilly morning with a minimum temperature settling around 8°C and a maximum of 24°C. However, the skies are hazy, not just from winter mist but from toxic smog.
2. Delhi Air Quality: AQI Hits 'Severe' Levels
The biggest concern for Delhi-NCR today is the worsening air quality.
- Pollution Spike: Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has deteriorated to the 'Very Poor' to 'Severe' category. Areas like Jahangirpuri have already crossed the 400-mark, making the air hazardous to breathe.
- Cause: Low wind speeds are trapping pollutants close to the ground, and no major relief is expected for the next few days.
3. South India: Rain in Chennai, Shivers in Telangana
The weather in South India is showing a dual character today—wet in the east and freezing in the interior.
- Chennai Rain: Residents can expect a foggy/misty morning followed by partly cloudy skies. The IMD forecasts light to moderate rain for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal today.
- Telangana Cold Wave: In a rare weather event, a Severe Cold Wave is sweeping through Telangana and North Interior Karnataka. Districts like Sangareddy have seen temperatures drop as low as 5.6°C recently.
4. City-wise Weather Snapshot (Dec 12)
|
City |
Weather Condition |
Temp (Max/Min) |
AQI / Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
|
New Delhi |
Hazy Sun |
24°C / 08°C |
Severe (400+) |
|
Mumbai |
Sunny & Haze |
30°C / 23°C |
Moderate |
|
Chennai |
Mist/Cloudy |
30°C / 23°C |
Rain Likely |
|
Kolkata |
Sunny |
26°C / 17°C |
Moderate |
|
Bhopal |
Cold Wave |
24°C / 06°C |
Yellow Alert |
|
Dehradun |
Clear/Cold |
22°C / 08°C |
Cold |
5. Advisory for the Day
- Travellers: If you are driving in UP or Assam, use fog lights. Train and flight delays are possible due to low visibility.
- Health: Residents in Delhi should avoid morning walks and wear N95 masks.
- South India: Keep warm clothes handy if you are in Bengaluru or Hyderabad, as nights are unusually cold.
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