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    Delhi Shivers at 4.6°C as Cold Wave Intensifies Amid Early Morning Rain

    3 months ago

    New Delhi, January 9, 2026 – Delhi woke up to its coldest morning of the season on Friday, as the minimum temperature dropped to 4.6 degrees Celsius, well below the seasonal average. Early morning rain, dense fog, and prevailing cold wave conditions combined to make the capital shiver, creating a bone-chilling start to the day for residents.

    According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Safdarjung recorded the lowest temperature at 4.6°C, while Palam and Lodhi Road logged 5°C and 5.2°C, respectively. The Ridge station registered 5.4°C, and Ayanagar saw temperatures dip to 4.8°C. The readings were between 0.8°C and 2.3°C below the seasonal norms, marking one of the coldest mornings so far this winter.

    Rainfall added to the chill, with trace precipitation recorded at Safdarjung and Lodhi Road, while Ayanagar received 0.8 mm of rain. Palam and the Ridge station reported no rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am. The Regional Weather Forecasting Centre predicted light drizzle in areas such as Akshardham, Lodhi Road, Nehru Stadium, RK Puram, Defence Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Tughlakabad, IGNOU, Ayanagar, and Deramandi.

    The IMD has warned that cold wave conditions are likely to persist over parts of north and northwest India, including the Delhi-NCR region, over the coming days. Maximum temperatures in the capital are expected to hover around 17°C.

    Thursday had already marked the third coldest morning of the season, with Safdarjung reporting 5.8°C, while earlier in the season, on December 4 and 5, temperatures dropped to 5.6°C. Cold day conditions have been consistently observed, with maximum temperatures falling 2–3°C below normal and minimums remaining below 10°C.

    Despite the rain, Delhi’s air quality deteriorated further, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 325, categorized as ‘very poor.’ Twenty-six monitoring stations across the city reported similar readings, worsening from the ‘poor’ levels recorded the previous day when AQI was 294. As per CPCB classifications, AQI readings between 301 and 400 are considered very poor, posing significant health risks, especially to children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions.

    The IMD and local authorities have advised residents to take precautionary measures, avoid prolonged exposure to the cold, and use protective clothing. They also urged citizens to monitor AQI updates and minimize outdoor activities where possible to reduce the impact of air pollution combined with low temperatures.

    As the cold wave continues, Delhiites can expect chilly mornings and slightly warmer afternoons, with intermittent drizzles keeping the winter gloom intact. The combination of low temperatures, rain, and fog has made this week one of the harshest winter periods for the national capital this season.

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