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In Photos: Delhi braces for intense winter chill as IMD predicts rain
Updated On: 12 January, 2025 02:15 PM IST | ronak mastakar
A thick blanket of fog covered Delhi on Sunday, as the city experienced a cold spell. (Pics/PTI)

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The minimum temperature recorded in the national capital was 12 degrees Celsius as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
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IMD has issued a warning of a wet spell in the city, with thunderstorms and hail expected later in the day

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Visuals from India Gate showed near-zero visibility in the national capital, with people seeking refuge in night shelters in Safdarjung to escape the harsh weather
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On January 11, light rain was witnessed in the national capital and the temperature dropped to 7.7 degrees Celsius, as per IMD

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Meanwhile, New Delhi and the National Capital Region were shrouded in thick fog. Similarly, cities like Kanpur and Gwalior also experienced dense fog
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According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the temperature in Delhi was recorded at 11 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning

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No flight diversions or cancellations were reported at Indira Gandhi International Airport. However, several trains faced delays due to the foggy conditions
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The air quality at 9 am was in 'poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 284, according to Central Pollution Control Board data

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An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'
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