On Monday, Delhi recorded maximum and minimum temperatures of 20.3 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal and 12.3 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal range.
Heavy rainfall fails to bring respite from winter chill in Delhi as maximum temperature drops to 18 degrees Celsius but the IMD has predicted no cold wave conditions in Delhi, NCR despite the rains
The cold wave has intensified in Delhi-NCR and other parts of north India, with temperatures falling below the minimum and a thick layer of fog shrouding the region.
Dense fog and cold wave conditions disrupted air and rail traffic in North India. Several flights and trains to Delhi were delayed or cancelled as zero visibility was recorded at Delhi IGI Airport.
Icy day conditions returned in Delhi-NCR after nine days as an 'uplifted' fog kept the sun hidden and northerly winds added to the chill on a freezing Friday. Brace for similar chilly weather over the weekend as met department has issued an orange alert for 'cold day' conditions along with dense fog till Sunday.