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Delhi Chills: Cold Wave Grips Capital, Lowest Temps This Year
21 Dec
Summary
- Delhi experienced its first cold wave of the season, coldest day this year.
- Maximum temperatures dropped to 16.9°C, significantly below seasonal averages.
- Dense fog expected Sunday with an orange alert issued by meteorological department.
Delhi faced its first cold wave of the season on Saturday, enduring the coldest day of the year. Thick cloud cover and persistent haze prevented sunlight, causing daytime temperatures to drop considerably below normal. The maximum temperature recorded was 16.9 degrees Celsius, more than five degrees lower than the usual mid-December average.
Cold wave conditions were officially noted at Safdarjung and Palam monitoring stations, with temperatures as low as 16.3 degrees Celsius. Visibility was severely impacted by fog and haze, dropping to just 200 meters in Safdarjung during the morning. Light to moderate fog continued throughout the day.
The meteorological department forecasts dense to very dense fog for Sunday, issuing an orange alert for the national capital. While daytime temperatures are expected to rise slightly, commuters are advised to remain cautious due to the reduced visibility, particularly in the early morning hours.
