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Delhi Freezes: Coldwave Grips Capital, Min Temp Hits 2.9°C
12 Jan
Summary
- Aya Nagar recorded a frigid 2.9°C, the lowest minimum temperature.
- Palam experienced its coldest January morning in 13 years.
- Coldwave conditions are forecast to continue until Wednesday.
Delhi shivered through Sunday as isolated areas experienced "coldwave" conditions, with the minimum temperature dropping to a stark 2.9°C at the Aya Nagar weather station. Safdarjung recorded 4.8°C, three degrees below normal, while Palam registered 3°C, marking its coldest January morning in 13 years.
Forecasters predict the coldwave will persist in the capital until Wednesday, with an orange alert issued for Monday and Tuesday. This classification signifies minimum temperatures below 10°C and a departure of at least 4.5°C from normal, or actual temperatures falling below 4°C.
