New Delhi | December 16, 2025: As we cross the mid-December mark, India's weather map is showing extreme contrasts. Today, Tuesday, December 16, while the National Capital Region (NCR) is choking under a toxic smog blanket with near-500 AQI, the southern state of Telangana is shivering through a record-breaking cold wave.
Here is your comprehensive weather forecast for today, Tuesday, December 16.
1. North India: 'Gas Chamber' Crisis & Zero Visibility
North India is currently facing a double whammy of hazardous pollution and blinding fog.
- Delhi Pollution Emergency: The air quality in Delhi has hit rock bottom. The AQI has soared to a hazardous 498 in areas like Wazirpur and Jahangirpuri, placing the city in the 'Severe Plus' category. Schools in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad have shifted to online/hybrid classes as a health precaution.
- Dense Fog Alert: A "Very Dense Fog" warning is active for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. Visibility dropped to zero meters in parts of Agra and barely 50 meters in Lucknow and Amritsar this morning, leading to flight and train delays.
- Western Disturbance: A fresh Western Disturbance is affecting the Himalayas, bringing chances of light snowfall or rain to Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir today.
2. South India: Telangana Freezes, Chennai Shines
The weather story in South India is a tale of two extremes today.
- Telangana Cold Wave: The IMD has extended the Severe Cold Wave Warning for Telangana. Districts like Adilabad, Sangareddy, and the outskirts of Hyderabad (Moinabad) have recorded minimum temperatures as low as 6°C to 8°C, which is significantly below normal.
- Chennai Weather: In stark contrast, Chennai is enjoying a "perfect" December day. The city forecast shows sunny skies with a pleasant maximum temperature of 27°C. While light rain is possible in isolated spots later this week, today remains dry and comfortable.
- Karnataka: North Interior Karnataka continues to face cold wave conditions, with chilly mornings expected to persist for another 24 hours.
3. Central India: The Chill Spreads
- Cold Wave Alert: The cold grip has tightened over Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Towns like Rajgarh and Ambikapur have recorded lows of 5.6°C, prompting a yellow alert for cold wave conditions in these pockets.
4. City-wise Weather Snapshot (Dec 16)
| City | Weather Condition | Temp (Max / Min) | AQI / Alert |
| New Delhi | Toxic Smog | 24°C / 09°C | Severe (498) |
| Hyderabad | Cold Wave | 29°C / 06°C* | Severe Cold |
| Mumbai | Sunny/Clear | 31°C / 24°C | Moderate |
| Chennai | Sunny/Pleasant | 27°C / 25°C | Good |
| Kolkata | Sunny | 26°C / 17°C | Moderate |
| Lucknow | Dense Fog | 24°C / 11°C | Visibility <50m |
| Shimla | Cold/Cloudy | 22°C / 06°C | Snow Chance |
( Note: Hyderabad outskirts recorded ~6°C)
5. Advisory for the Day
Health Emergency (Delhi-NCR): With AQI touching 500, the air is toxic. Avoid all outdoor physical activities. Use N95 masks and keep air purifiers running indoors.
Travel Caution: If driving in UP, Punjab, or Haryana, expect near-zero visibility until 10 AM. Use fog lights and drive slowly.
South India: Residents in Telangana should keep warm, especially elderly people and children, as the single-digit temperatures can be harsh.
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