A severe cold wave and dense fog are impacting northern, central, and eastern India, disrupting daily life and transport. Jammu and Kashmir's higher reaches are experiencing heavy snowfall, intensifying winter conditions. Tourists in Srinagar are enjoying the pleasant, pollution-free weather, though some hoped for snow. Uttarakhand's Haridwar and cities in Uttar Pradesh, including Prayagraj and Kanpur, are also affected by thick fog and cold winds, reducing visibility and prompting residents to seek warmth.