North India is currently experiencing a severe cold wave, with Delhi’s minimum temperature dropping to 4.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the lowest this season ¹ ². The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that the temperature could further dip to 4 degrees Celsius later in the day ¹ ². This cold wave has also affected neighboring states like Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, with widespread chill reported ¹ ².
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed fresh snowfall on Wednesday, adding to the region’s chill ¹. The regional meteorological center in Delhi forecasts mainly clear skies with cold wave conditions at isolated places on Thursday, along with smog and mist in the morning and evening ¹.
Here are the key points about the cold wave:
Affected Regions
- Delhi
- Rajasthan
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Jammu and Kashmir
Temperature Forecast
- Minimum temperature in Delhi: 4 degrees Celsius
- Maximum temperature in Delhi: 23 degrees Celsius
Duration
- Cold wave conditions expected to prevail until December 13 in Delhi
- Cold wave conditions expected to continue until December 16 in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh ¹