India is experiencing persistent winter conditions as the year ends, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing alerts for cold waves, dense fog, and cold days across various regions. Cold wave conditions are expected in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. Dense fog is forecast for Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu division, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and northeastern states. Light to moderate rainfall or snowfall is anticipated in Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.