The freezing cold continues to grip India's capital, Delhi, and the neighboring NCR regions, along with the entirety of Northern India. Delhiites might face a double weather challenge as rain is expected in the coming days, which could amplify the chill.
Between 11 PM on Friday and 2:30 AM, visibility in Delhi-NCR plummeted to zero. However, it improved to 400 meters at IGI Airport by 6:30 AM on Saturday. Flights were initially affected during the night but operations have normalized. The temperature recorded at 5:30 AM in Delhi was 11 degrees Celsius, up due to an active western disturbance.
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Rain is expected from this evening or night in Delhi, persisting through tomorrow. During this period, nighttime temperatures may rise while daytime temperatures could drop. Thick fog blankets parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
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Temperature Might Dip to 5 Degrees Celsius
Rainfall was recorded in various parts of Delhi during the past weekend, and similar weather is expected this weekend. Despite these rains, temperatures continue to dip, contributing to the intense cold weather experienced by Delhiites. The weather department forecasts the temperature may drop to as low as 5 degrees Celsius in the coming days. According to a 7-day forecast, a decline in minimum temperature is likely from Wednesday, reaching 5 degrees Celsius by Friday.
