North to south, cold wave wraps nation

Temperatures plunge below normal in many parts, with fog and biting winds

- BY STEPHEN N.R. Senior Associate Editor

Large parts of India continued to reel under severe winter conditions yesterday, with cold wave and dense fog disrupting daily life across the north, while central and eastern regions experienced contrasting weather patterns ranging from biting cold to brief respite, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).