Cold wave tightens grip on north India, Delhi shivers in dense fog with 'Very Poor' air quality
The Hindu
Cold wave grips North India, Delhi wakes to 9.4°C, dense fog & poor air quality. Non-essential construction banned in NCR.
As the cold wave tightened its grip on North India, the national capital woke up to an even colder morning accompanied by dense fog on December 25.
The temperature in Delhi on December 25 morning was recorded at 9.4° Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Visibility dropped to 125 metres in several parts of Delhi, and most parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) also experienced low visibility.
On December 24, the minimum temperature had settled at 9.1° Celsius.
Due to the chilling cold, many sought refuge at night shelters in various parts of the national capital.
Similar scenes unfolded elsewhere, with locals gathering near fires in the Lodhi Road area to seek comfort.
Visuals from Lodhi Road, Munirka, RK Puram, and Ring Road near AIIMS depicted a thick layer of fog hanging overhead, with only a few vehicles and commuters venturing out into the streets.