The Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) continues to grapple with an intense winter spell, as bone-chilling cold wave conditions persist, making daily life challenging across the region.
Dense fog enveloped the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting normal activities. Several parts of the national capital and surrounding areas reported extremely low visibility, with some locations experiencing near zero-visibility conditions.
The capital remains in the grip of severe winter conditions, with the cold wave persisting for the fourth consecutive day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Thursday, warning of cold wave conditions at isolated places.
The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover between 3 and 5 degrees Celsius. Residents have been advised to remain cautious as cold conditions and dense fog are expected to continue.
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, marginally above normal, while the minimum temperature dropped to 3.8 degrees Celsius, significantly below the seasonal average. According to the IMD, the city is experiencing one of its coldest spells in recent years.
Meanwhile, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has warned passengers of possible flight delays due to dense fog. In an advisory, DIAL stated that flights are operating under CAT III conditions and advised passengers to check with airlines for the latest updates.
–IANS
