Delhi wakes up to coldest morning of season as minimum temperature drops to…

Cold-wave conditions have gripped north Indian states, including the national capital which is currently freezing at 4.8 degrees Celsius, the lowest this season. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the city's minimum temperature could go up to 4 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 4.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. The cold wave has also hit other states like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and others. Jammu and Kashmir witnessed fresh snowfall on Wednesday.

At India Gate in Delhi on Tuesday, morning commuters faced chilly winds blowing from the northwest at 8-10 km/h, contributing to the temperature drop, as per IMD.(Hindustan Times)

The regional meteorological center, Delhi, predicted that on Thursday, there would be a “Mainly clear sky with cold wave conditions at isolated places. Smog/mist is likely in the morning. Smog/mist is likely in the evening/night. The maximum and minimum temperatures would be around 23 and 04 degrees Celsius, respectively.”