Severe cold wave sweeps North India, parts of Delhi receive rainfall for second consecutive day
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted that North India may get some relief from Sunday (January 3) as temperatures are expected to rise by 3°-5° Celsius.
The IMD, however, said the relief will be short-lived.
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UPDATED: January 3, 2021 09:33 IST
The national capital received a spell of rainfall on Saturday and Sunday morning, leading to water-logging in many areas. (Photo: PTI)
A severe cold wave has been sweeping North India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted that North India may get some relief from Sunday (January 3) as temperatures are expected to rise by 3°-5° Celsius.
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On Sunday, Atal Rohtang Tunnel witnessed a record-breaking 5000 tourist vehicles crossing it on a single day.
This was the highest ever traffic activity recorded at the tunnel after its inauguration in October. The tunnel has become the biggest tourist attraction this winter.
Already, 15 persons have been arrested for committing traffic violations and causing obstructions inside the tunnel by stopping or slowing down their vehicles. This was the second time during the past three days when such serious violations were detected inside the tunnel.
As foreign holiday plans remain frozen in Covid time, home is where the ski slopes are for those wanting to perfect their slalom this winter.
The Khyber-Himalayan Resort & Spa in J&K s Gulmarg is fully booked till January-end on the strength of domestic demand alone. The guests are mostly skiing enthusiasts who would usually head out to Courchevel in France, Zermatt in Switzerland or Kitzbuhel in Austria for some snow action around Christmas-New Year, said Umar Shahid Tramboo, chairman and MD of the resort.
Tramboo expects the entire season to be sold out at the 85-room luxury property, which is surprising given the fact that 90-95% of The Khyber s winter traffic normally comprises foreigners.