North India Faces Severe Cold Wave, Delhi Records Season's Lowest at 4.9°C

Plummeting temperatures and poor air quality challenge residents in Delhi and surrounding regions, with cold wave conditions forecast to persist.

Delhi experienced its coldest morning of the season on December 12, with temperatures dropping to 4.9°C, five notches below normal, according to IMD data.
Cold wave conditions are gripping northern India, including parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, with temperatures in some areas falling below freezing.
Delhi's air quality remains in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 209, while Noida recorded a 'very poor' AQI of 346, raising health concerns for vulnerable groups.
Night shelters in Delhi have been set up to assist homeless individuals during the harsh weather, providing blankets, food, and first aid.
IMD forecasts continued cold wave conditions in Delhi and surrounding regions through December 13, with minimum temperatures expected to stay between 4-6°C.