Cold Wave Lingers in North India as Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi Flights
Cold wave conditions continued across North India for the sixth consecutive day on January 16, with Delhi recording a minimum temperature of 4.3°C at Safdarjung. A thick layer of dense fog blanketed the national capital during early morning hours, significantly reducing visibility and intensifying the chill. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for cold wave and dense fog conditions in Delhi, while orange alerts remain in place for parts of Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Dense fog has also disrupted air traffic at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, where low-visibility procedures remain operational. Several areas, including Safdarjung and Ayanagar, recorded the lowest temperatures, followed by Palam and Lodhi Road at 4.7°C. Despite the cold mornings, daytime temperatures are expected to be slightly above normal, with maximums likely to range between 21°C and 23°C.
The IMD has forecast a gradual rise in minimum temperatures by 2–4°C over the next five days, offering some relief from the prolonged cold spell. Partly cloudy skies are expected, and light winter rainfall may occur in the coming days. Weather experts indicate that this warming trend from January 17 onwards signals a slow transition away from the severe cold conditions gripping the region.
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