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Delhi Shivers: New Year brings cold and rain
1 Jan
Summary
- Minimum temperature reached 10.6° Celsius on New Year's Day.
- Delhi recorded its coldest December day in six years on Wednesday.
- Air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category.
New Year's Day in Delhi on January 1, 2026, was marked by cold and cloudy weather, with the mercury dipping to a minimum of 10.6° Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast light rainfall for the day. Trace rainfall was observed in Palam early in the morning, and shallow fog reduced visibility.
The city concluded 2025 with unusually cold weather, experiencing its coldest December day in six years on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The maximum temperature on that day plunged to 14.2° Celsius, significantly below the seasonal average. The minimum temperature recorded was 6.4° Celsius.
Looking ahead, colder conditions are expected to develop from January 3, 2026, as minimum temperatures may drop further due to cold northerly winds from the Himalayan region. Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi remained a concern, persisting in the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 371.
