9th Morning Lows of Maharashtra:

Ahilyanagar: 7.5°, Pune 8.4°, Venna Mshwar: 9.0°, Nasik: 9.1°: 10.7°,

Mumbai Scruz: 16.5°, Colaba:19.4°,.

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Cold Wave Intensifies in Odisha; Similipal Records −1°C

TNI Bureau: Odisha continued to experience severe cold conditions, with temperatures dipping sharply across several parts of the state under an intense cold wave.

The forest region of Similipal in Mayurbhanj district recorded sub-zero temperatures, making it the coldest area in Odisha. Upper Baraha Kamuda registered a minimum temperature of minus 1 degree Celsius, while several other locations within the Similipal forest also reported extremely low night temperatures, highlighting the severity of the cold in the forest belt.

Meanwhile, Jharsuguda witnessed its coldest night in over seven decades, reflecting the widespread impact of the cold wave across western and northern Odisha.

 9th January Morning 

North Foggy

South Rainy..DD

Central Cold Wave 

 8th Jan..

Cold day in U.P.

Cold report from Odisha by Vag. Mitan

Bhubaneswar witnessed a historic cold spell as the minimum temperature plunged to 9.4°C, marking one of the coldest January nights ever recorded in the city. The temperature, logged on January 8, 2026, stands as the third-lowest January minimum since 1952, equalling the record set on January 3, 1952.

Meteorological records show that only two January nights have been colder in the past—8.6°C on January 5, 1992, and 9°C on January 17, 2003. The latest dip highlights the intensity of the ongoing cold wave sweeping across Odisha.

The chill is not limited to the capital. Similipal recorded a freezing 0°C, while G. Udayagiri and Semiliguda reported 3°C and 4.1°C respectively. In total, 23 locations across the state saw temperatures fall below 10°C, with many areas recording readings 5–8°C below normal.

The severe cold has disrupted daily life, affecting vulnerable populations and wildlife alike. The Meteorological Department has warned that the cold wave is likely to intensify further, with little relief expected before January 12, and minimum temperatures in some pockets possibly dipping below 5°C.

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Pune/Nasik/Ahilyanagar/Sambhajinagar expected to drop to 8/9° on 9th and 10th morning. 

7th January Evening 

 The Northeast Monsoon officially ended  on December 31, 2025. So, an unseasonal weather system is set to bring fresh rainfall to the extreme south Peninsula.

A depression has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining equatorial region under a cyclonic circulation.

Tracking west-northwest, the system will approach Sri Lanka and the South Tamil Nadu coast.

Further intensification is unlikely.

6th Night Post :

Mumbai: 7th- 10th Outlook. Haze ( Not to be mistaken for polluted air, but moist trapped air due to temperature inversion) AQI around 150 (Moderate/Satisfactory.

Temperature showing durinial range between 32° and 19°

Pune: 7th-10th Outlook. Partly cloudy with hight clouds.  AQI around 160-170 (unsatisfactory to moderate. 

Temperatures between day and night ranging from 29° and 14°

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A Low Pressure has formed in the South Bay. Can intensify into a Depression and move towards Sri Lanka/South T.N.

Dipping isobars in the South Eastern Arabian Sea show the formation of a UAC.

High Pressure over North India at 1020/1022 hpa created fog and extreme cold day conditions ,especially in U.P.Severe cold expected in Delhi NCR, Haryana and West U.P. Next 3 Nights (7th/8th/9th).Meerut maximum: 15.1c, Lucknow maximum: 14.8cGorakhpur maximum: 11.6c                                                         Bareilly maximum: 12.2c, 

                                                        Aligarh maximum: 14.4c

Varanasi maximum: 14.5cGorakhpur Min 4.5°c and Max 11.6°c is very cold for east UPHardoi maximum: 12.6cBarabanki maximum: 13.6cBhopal airport minimum: 3.8cGumla (Jharkhand) minimum : 2.2c

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