Spt shivers at 4.38 degree celsius
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Dec 7 : Manipur has experienced early onset of extreme cold this year, with temperatures plunging to a chilly 4.38 degree Celius today at Senapati, a figure given by the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change.
In previous years, the mercury typically dropped below 4.5 degree Celius during the last week of December or the first week of January. However, this year, the biting cold weather has arrived as early as the first week of December.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the State will experience dense fog from December 8 to 12.
A daily bulletin issued by the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change noted that the cold weather began in the latter part of November this year.
On November 16, temperatures in Senapati dropped to as low as 7.5 degree Celius while Ukhrul recorded 8.25 degree Celius.
The chill gradually intensified, dipping to 7.14 degree Celius in Senapati and 8.38 degree Celius in Ukhrul on November 30.
In addition to the hill districts, the valley districts of Manipur have also been experiencing biting cold, with the mercury dipping to 9.29 degree Celius in Imphal East, 8.84 degree Celius in Imphal West, and 8.78 degree Celius on November 30.
After some fluctuations, the mercury has continued to drop in Manipur since December 4, with temperatures remaining lower than usual for this time of year. For instance, on December 4, the temperature dropped to 6.74 degree Celius in Senapati, 8.75 degree Celius in Imphal East, and 8.54 degree Celius in Imphal West.
As the mercury continued to fall, today’s temperatures recorded 4.38 degree Celius in Senapati, 6.7 degree Celius in Imphal West, 7.66 degree Celius in Imphal East, and 7 degree Celsius in Ukhrul.
In 2024, the mercury dropped to 4.5 degree Celsius during the last week of December, whereas in 2021, the coldest temperature was recorded on December 7, at 10.95 degree Celsius. It has been reported that snow began falling in Ukhrul a couple of days ago, which is early compared to previous years.
Officials at the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change confirmed the early onset of extreme cold weather.
However, they clarified that it cannot yet be classified as a cold wave, as a cold wave is officially declared only when the mercury drops by at least 1 degree Celsius for five consecutive days.
IMPHAL, Dec 7 : Manipur has experienced early onset of extreme cold this year, with temperatures plunging to a chilly 4.38 degree Celius today at Senapati, a figure given by the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change.
In previous years, the mercury typically dropped below 4.5 degree Celius during the last week of December or the first week of January. However, this year, the biting cold weather has arrived as early as the first week of December.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the State will experience dense fog from December 8 to 12.
A daily bulletin issued by the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change noted that the cold weather began in the latter part of November this year.
On November 16, temperatures in Senapati dropped to as low as 7.5 degree Celius while Ukhrul recorded 8.25 degree Celius.
The chill gradually intensified, dipping to 7.14 degree Celius in Senapati and 8.38 degree Celius in Ukhrul on November 30.
In addition to the hill districts, the valley districts of Manipur have also been experiencing biting cold, with the mercury dipping to 9.29 degree Celius in Imphal East, 8.84 degree Celius in Imphal West, and 8.78 degree Celius on November 30.
After some fluctuations, the mercury has continued to drop in Manipur since December 4, with temperatures remaining lower than usual for this time of year. For instance, on December 4, the temperature dropped to 6.74 degree Celius in Senapati, 8.75 degree Celius in Imphal East, and 8.54 degree Celius in Imphal West.
As the mercury continued to fall, today’s temperatures recorded 4.38 degree Celius in Senapati, 6.7 degree Celius in Imphal West, 7.66 degree Celius in Imphal East, and 7 degree Celsius in Ukhrul.
In 2024, the mercury dropped to 4.5 degree Celsius during the last week of December, whereas in 2021, the coldest temperature was recorded on December 7, at 10.95 degree Celsius. It has been reported that snow began falling in Ukhrul a couple of days ago, which is early compared to previous years.
Officials at the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change confirmed the early onset of extreme cold weather.
However, they clarified that it cannot yet be classified as a cold wave, as a cold wave is officially declared only when the mercury drops by at least 1 degree Celsius for five consecutive days.