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Weather update: Cold wave grips Delhi-NCR; dense fog hits flight ops

Delhi-NCR remained under intense cold for the fourth straight day as temperatures stayed below normal; dense fog disrupted flights, while IMD forecast near normal temperatures from Friday

Weather update: Cold wave grips Delhi-NCR; dense fog hits flight ops
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 7:02 AM IST

Record-breaking winter grips Delhi-NCR as cold wave spreads across India

Widespread cold wave and fog continue to disrupt life across northern and eastern India, while fresh snowfall is likely in the western Himalayas

Record-breaking winter grips Delhi-NCR as cold wave spreads across India
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 6:46 AM IST

Cold wave persists in Delhi for third day; IMD issues orange alert

Cold wave conditions prevailed over the national capital for the third consecutive day on Tuesday as temperatures dipped further and are likely to persist over the next day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The IMD said that Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 21.6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, which was 1.7 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 3.0 degrees Celsius, plunging 4.4 notches below the seasonal average. According to the weather department, the minimum temperature of around 3 degrees Celsius recorded at several stations made it the coldest January morning in the national capital in three years. Delhi had last recorded a lower minimum temperature of 1.4 degrees Celsius on January 16, 2023. Station-wise data recorded at 5.30 pm showed that Safdarjung Observatory, the city's principal weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 21.6 degrees Celsius. Lodhi Road logged the highest maximum at 22.0 degrees Celsius, while Ayanagar

Cold wave persists in Delhi for third day; IMD issues orange alert
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 9:47 PM IST

North India freezes: IMD issues red alert as cold wave, dense fog tighten grip

A severe cold wave has tightened its grip over north India, with the India Meteorological Department issuing red warnings for Punjab and Haryana.

Icon YoutubeNorth India freezes: IMD issues red alert as cold wave, dense fog tighten grip
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

IMD issues red warning for severe cold wave, dense fog across north India

Punjab and Haryana brace for the harshest cold spell as temperatures plunge to near freezing, dense fog disrupts travel, and cold wave conditions extend to Delhi and other north Indian states

IMD issues red warning for severe cold wave, dense fog across north India
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Gurugram's minimum temperature nears freezing point, coldest in Haryana

The IMD said the average minimum temperature across the state fell by 0.8 degrees Celsius compared to the previous day and remained around 3 degrees below normal

Gurugram's minimum temperature nears freezing point, coldest in Haryana
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

North India reels under biting cold, dense fog as south braces for rain

As north India remains in the grip of a cold wave and dense fog, parts of south India continue to receive light to moderate rainfall, with the IMD issuing weather alerts across several states

North India reels under biting cold, dense fog as south braces for rain
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 7:25 AM IST

Cold wave, fog, smog: What these winter weather terms really mean

As winter grips north India, here is a guide to terms like cold wave, frost, fog, smog and low visibility, what they mean, and how they affect daily life

Cold wave, fog, smog: What these winter weather terms really mean
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Delhi shivers at 4.6°C; fog, cold wave grip north, rain alert for South

Cold wave and dense fog conditions are set to persist across north India from January 10, while Tamil Nadu and Puducherry remain on heavy rain alert amid strong winds, and rough seas

Delhi shivers at 4.6°C; fog, cold wave grip north, rain alert for South
Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 7:03 AM IST

Cold wave in India, hills see sub-zero temperatures; rain alert in South

Contrasting weather patterns are affecting the country, with severe cold and fog in northern states and heavy rainfall with strong winds forecast over southern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu

Cold wave in India, hills see sub-zero temperatures; rain alert in South
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

Dense fog, cold wave grip north India; airlines warn of flight delays

Cold wave and dense fog conditions continue across north India, disrupting transport services and prompting flight delay advisories, while IMD warns of biting cold in coming days

Dense fog, cold wave grip north India; airlines warn of flight delays
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

India braces for harsher winter as IMD predicts rain today, check forecast

IMD has forecast cold wave conditions, dense fog, rainfall and snowfall across several regions as temperatures dip further over north and central India, affecting road, air travel

India braces for harsher winter as IMD predicts rain today, check forecast
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog to persist in north India till Jan 11

Dense fog and cold wave conditions are likely to continue in Delhi and parts of north India, with the IMD forecasting further dips in minimum temperatures and extended foggy conditions through Jan 11

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog to persist in north India till Jan 11
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

North India reels under cold wave, dense fog; IMD issues advisory

Large parts of north India remain under a cold wave and dense fog, disrupting visibility and air and rail services as IMD forecasts persistent conditions and issues a travel advisory

North India reels under cold wave, dense fog; IMD issues advisory
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 6:57 AM IST

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog grip north India as winter intensifies

Severe winter conditions intensify as IMD issues cold wave and dense fog alerts for several states, warning of low visibility, colder nights and disruptions to road, rail and air travel

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog grip north India as winter intensifies
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

IMD weather alert: Dense fog, cold wave conditions to persist across India

Large parts of India are witnessing dense fog and cold wave conditions, with the IMD warning of continued disruptions due to poor visibility, rainfall and falling temperatures

IMD weather alert: Dense fog, cold wave conditions to persist across India
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 7:01 AM IST

Weather today: Rain, snowfall likely across north India on New Year Day

Rain and snowfall are forecast across north India on January 1, while dense fog and cold wave conditions persist, disrupting visibility, temperatures and flight operations, especially in Delhi

Weather today: Rain, snowfall likely across north India on New Year Day
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 7:10 AM IST

Dense fog envelopes Delhi on New Year's eve, IMD issues cold wave alert

IMD issues multiple warnings as dense fog, cold wave and snowfall disrupt life and transport across north India, with flight cancellations, diversions and reduced visibility expected to continue into

Dense fog envelopes Delhi on New Year's eve, IMD issues cold wave alert
Updated On : 31 Dec 2025 | 9:09 AM IST

Delhi on red alert for dense fog amid travel disruptions across north India

North India remains in the grip of winter as dense fog disrupts flights, trains and road travel during the holiday season, while snowfall, rain and dropping temperatures are forecast in the new year

Delhi on red alert for dense fog amid travel disruptions across north India
Updated On : 30 Dec 2025 | 6:58 AM IST

Visibility drops as dense fog blankets north India; Delhi on orange alert

Cold wave conditions may prevail in several north Indian states on December 29, with rainfall and snowfall expected across the western Himalayas from December 30 till January 2

Visibility drops as dense fog blankets north India; Delhi on orange alert
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 7:01 AM IST