The states in northern and northwestern India are key producers of rabi crops like wheat, peas, gram and barley. These crops are grown in winter (October to December) and harvested in summer (April to June).

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual decrease in temperatures across parts of northwest and central India, including Delhi, in the coming days. As the cold wave tightens its grip,

The weather agency has predicted cold wave to severe cold wave conditions in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

Parts of north India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan, are expected to experience a drop in night temperatures by three to four degrees in the coming days. The IMD has issued warnings about cold waves and dense fog for the year-end and New Year.

As temperatures in Delhi dip by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, the IMD warns of a cold wave gripping northwest India. Dense fog is expected to disrupt visibility, affecting travel. The homeless find refuge in temporary shelters as the city faces inclement weather conditions.

Reduced visibility due to dense fog has already started disrupting road and rail traffic, adding to the challenges posed by plummeting temperatures