Cold Wave To Hit Delhi As Temperature May Dip to 3°C This Week, Warns IMD – News18

Last Updated:December 09, 2024, 07:58 IST

Delhi is bracing to experience a significant drop in temperatures from December 10, with mercury likely to hit as low as three degrees Celsius.

Delhi is bracing to experience a significant drop in temperatures from December 10, with mercury likely to hit as low as three degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

It will mark the onset of cold wave conditions that will grip the national capital and other northern states including Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh, until December 14.

The minimum temperature of the season in Delhi has been recorded at around 7 degrees Celsius. However, the mercury will drop, bringing chilling conditions due to a combination of factors- snowfall in the northern hills and the influence of a Western Disturbance, which could bring light showers to the plains. The national capital already experienced light rainfall on December 8 evening.

“Western disturbance persists over central Pakistan and its surrounding areas… Light to moderate rain is expected in the Himalayas today and tomorrow. Light rain is expected in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi,” Naresh Kumar, a scientist at IMD, told the news agency ANI.

Early Signs Of Cold Wave

The early signs of the cold wave are already visible in the northern belt, with Haryana’s Hisar recording temperature at 4.7 degrees Celsius, marking one of the coldest spots in the entire region.

The weather bureau has urged the residents to prepare for the cold wave conditions by taking precautions to stay warm, especially during the early mornings and late evenings when the cold will be most severe.

Travelers are advised to monitor weather updates, as fog and freezing temperatures may cause delays and disruptions.

The weather bureau has also warned of dense fog across parts of northern India on December 9 and 10, potentially reducing visibility and impacting transportation.