Delhi Shivers at Record Low 5.8°C, Biting Cold to Persist till Jan 15
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Delhi is experiencing its coldest temperatures of the season, with the Safdarjung weather station logging a record low of 5.8°C on Thursday. This is 1.1°C below the normal minimum temperature, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The biting cold is due to upper-level fog and icy-cold northwesterly winds, which have also led to 'cold day' conditions in the city. For the second consecutive day, Delhi's maximum temperature remained below normal, recording 16.7°C on Wednesday and 15.7°C the day before. The IMD has predicted a slight rise in the maximum temperature on Thursday, but the city is expected to remain under a yellow alert. The IMD classifies a 'cold day' as a day when the minimum temperature is below 10°C and the maximum temperature is 4.5°C or more below normal. Delhi's cold weather is likely to intensify in north India until January 15, according to experts. Navdeep Dahiya, an amateur weatherman, expects similar conditions to prevail in Punjab, Haryana, northwest Rajasthan, and parts of Uttar Pradesh until January 15, with single-digit maximum temperatures expected in these regions.
