In pics: Delhi shivers at 4.9 degrees as cold wave sweeps north India; IMD warns of further drop

Delhi woke up to the coldest December morning on Wednesday as the minimum temperature dropped to 4.9 degree Celsius.

Updated on: Dec 11, 2024 3:12 PM IST

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Commuters braved the cold and slightly foggy Tuesday morning, bundled in warm clothes. A thin fog layer covered parts of the city as the chill persisted till around 9 am. The IMD reported a minimum temperature of 4.9°C in Safdarjung and 6.2°C in Palam on Wednesday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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On Tuesday morning, commuters in Delhi NCR faced temperatures around 6°C. The chill is expected to intensify due to factors like snowfall in northern hills and the western disturbance. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Fresh snowfall created a pristine white blanket over Harsil in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday. (PTI)

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Shimla witnessed young women enjoying a snow-covered park after fresh snowfall on Monday. Temperatures plunged across Himachal Pradesh, with Tabo in Lahaul-Spiti recording the lowest at a bone-chilling -12.7°C. (PTI)

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Commuters layered up against the cold at Akshardham, Delhi, on Tuesday. Cold wave conditions are expected in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Madhya Pradesh from Wednesday to Friday, while West Uttar Pradesh will feel the chill until Thursday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

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At India Gate in Delhi on Tuesday, morning commuters faced chilly winds blowing from the northwest at 8-10 km/h, contributing to the temperature drop, as per IMD. (Hindustan Times)

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On Sunday, fresh snowfall in the higher regions of Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Kupwara, and Pir ki Gali, led to the closure of Mughal Road and Sinthan Road. As temperatures dipped below freezing, the cold wave continued to spread across the Kashmir Valley, disrupting normal activities. In Srinagar, temperatures dropped to -3°C. (HT_PRINT)