Delhi recorded its coldest December day in three years, with Pusa area hitting 3.2°C on Thursday. The city’s minimum temperature dropped to 4.5°C, and similar cold wave conditions are expected through the weekend. The IMD predicts temperatures around 4°C on Friday, with mist or smog in the morning and evening. Cold waves have also been reported in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Dense fog is likely in Bihar, Sikkim, and northeastern states. The IMD forecasts a gradual drop in temperatures across East India and a slight rise in West India over the next five days.

Parts of the UK may experience snow starting Monday, December 16. Northern Scotland and parts of northern England are likely to see significant snowfall, especially in higher areas. London, Birmingham, and Manchester may face rain instead, but frosty conditions could still affect these regions later in the week. By December 21, much of the UK is expected to see some snow, with Scotland hit hardest. While hopes for a White Christmas are rising, forecasters say it is still too early to confirm snow on December 25. Weather predictions will become clearer in the coming days.

Delhi recorded its coldest morning of the season on Thursday, with temperatures dropping to 4.5°C, according to the India Meteorological Department. Cold wave conditions, which began on December 11, are expected to last until December 13. This is the first time in 14 years that temperatures in early December have fallen below 5°C. Similar cold wave conditions have also been reported in parts of Rajasthan, with Sikar recording 1.5°C. A cold wave is defined when temperatures drop 4.5 to 6.4°C below normal, with severe cold wave conditions when the drop exceeds 6.4°C.

The UK could see a White Christmas this year, with the Met Office predicting sleet and snow between December 24 and January 7. Snow is more likely on higher ground in the north, while London and southern areas may experience settled conditions. Meteorologists caution that the forecast remains uncertain and clearer predictions will emerge five days before Christmas. Historically, snow has fallen on Christmas Day in about half of the years since 1960, though widespread snowy landscapes are rare. The forecast follows disruptions caused by Storm Darragh, which left 24,000 homes without power earlier this week.

Delhi’s air quality worsened to the ‘poor’ category on Tuesday, with an AQI of 224 at 8 am. The average AQI rose to 229, up from 186 on Monday. The minimum temperature dropped to 8°C, two degrees below normal, and is expected to dip further to 6°C by Thursday. Meteorologists attribute the drop in temperature to cold northwesterly winds and fresh snowfall in the mountains. Delhi also recorded its lowest maximum temperature of the season at 21.6°C on Monday. Of 38 air monitoring stations, 28 reported poor air quality, while the rest recorded moderate levels.

Storm Darragh continues to disrupt the UK as over 50,000 homes and businesses remain without power. Gusts exceeding 90mph were recorded in multiple regions, including Wales and the South West, as the storm caused widespread damage. Engineers have been working tirelessly to restore power, with more than 1.5 million customers reconnected since the storm began. Tragically, two men were killed when trees fell on their vehicles in Birmingham and Lancashire. The National Grid is working to restore electricity, with engineers focused on affected areas in South Wales, the West Midlands, and beyond.

The Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines erupted on December 9, spewing a massive ash column 3,000 meters high. Located on Negros Island, the volcano emitted red-hot ashes and debris, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to call for evacuations within a 6-kilometer radius. Officials warned of a potential escalation in eruptions as magmatic activity intensifies. Videos on social media captured the dramatic cauliflower-shaped ash plume. Kanlaon is among the Philippines' 24 active volcanoes and has shown heightened activity, with an earlier gas release in September displacing hundreds of residents. Authorities remain on high alert.

The Met Office issued a fresh yellow wind warning on Sunday for much of England and Wales, with gusts reaching up to 80mph. This comes after Storm Darragh caused widespread devastation, including two deaths and power cuts affecting 200,000 homes. Heavy rain and winds exceeding 90mph hit parts of the UK on Saturday, with the highest speed recorded at 96mph in Devon. Authorities warned of travel disruptions, fallen trees, and flooding as 50 flood warnings and 130 flood alerts remain in place. The dangerous conditions are expected to persist until 6 PM Sunday, urging millions to stay indoors.

Delhi witnessed a chilly Sunday morning with the minimum temperature dropping to 8°C, 2°C below the seasonal average, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category at 276. Humidity levels peaked at 94%. The IMD forecasted cloudy skies with a possibility of light rain or drizzle during the day. Maximum temperatures are expected around 24°C. Southeast surface winds at 10-16 kmph will dominate through the day, with mist or shallow fog likely in the evening. Monday and Tuesday may see clearer skies with occasional smog or moderate fog.

Storm Darragh has wreaked havoc across the UK, with 93mph winds causing widespread damage. A man in his 40s tragically died after a tree fell on his van in Lancashire. Over 55,000 homes are without power, primarily in South Wales, with National Grid reporting 376,000 restorations so far. Dyfed-Powys Police declared a major incident in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Powys. The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool was canceled, with flights and train services also disrupted. A rare government alert warns of "risk to life" as a red weather warning remains in effect until Sunday morning.