New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave alert for 10 December in seven states. These states include Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Punjab, Telangana, and Madhya Pradesh.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the IMD stated that these regions may experience severe cold until 10 December. The weather department strongly urged residents to stay warm and remain indoors when possible. They also advised people to look out for children, the elderly, and those in need.

"The prevailing weather conditions indicate the presence of a trough in easterlies lying near the southwest Bay of Bengal in the lower tropospheric level that is located along longitude 83 degE," IMD said.

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