Meanwhile, a similar situation was recorded in Punjab; visibility was affected in the state due to dense fog on Monday night. Visuals from various parts of the national capital showed people gathering around bonfires to fight the chilling weather.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Delhi on Sunday as the cold wave continues to engulf the city and its surrounding areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave and fog warning for western Uttar Pradesh, which includes Gautam Buddh Nagar. Cold wave conditions, along with fog, are predicted for Saturday and Sunday, followed by thunderstorms, lightning, squalls, and fog on Tuesday.
Chennai received heavy rains throughout the day on Wednesday, and the intensity of the showers increased in the evening, causing major traffic snarls across the city. Visuals showed long trails of vehicles in the Sholinganallur area, with people taking over an hour to cover some distance.