The India Meteorological Department issued a warning for cold wave conditions in north India, starting December 29, with minimum temperatures expected to fall by three to five degrees Celsius. According to IMD,

The weather agency has predicted cold wave to severe cold wave conditions in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

Delhiites could also expect smog or shallow to moderate fog in the morning and cloudy weather on Saurday, December 28.

The IMD has forecast a further drop in temperatures across the Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan regions over the next two days. Residents in the affected regions have been advised to prepare for colder conditions as the mercury dips further.

Delhi air quality shifted from the 'severe' category to the 'poor' on Friday and has further improved to the moderate category due to continuous rains.

According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) data till 11:30 am, the observatory at Safdarjung — the national capital’s primary weather station — recorded 9.1 mm rainfall.

A cold wave is expected to affect northern India, resulting in dense fog in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR. Light to moderate snowfall is predicted in the western Himalayan region during the second we

Authorities have urged citizens to minimise outdoor activities, especially for vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.

Delhi air quality "very poor" with AQI of 340, IMD forecasts thunderstorm, rain, and dense fog, temperatures near normal.

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab regions are expected to witness cold day conditions on December 27 and 28, said IMD.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius in Delhi on Thursday, along with a forecast of dense fog.