Delhi wakes up to dense fog this morning as cold waves grip city

Dense fog and cold waves grip Delhi, as temperatures drop and homeless people seek shelter in night homes.

Dense fog engulfed the national capital as cold waves gripped the city on Friday (January 3, 2025) morning.

According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 9.6°C at 5.30 a.m. on Friday (January 3). The air quality in the national capital has deteriorated from 'poor' to 'very poor'.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI was recorded at 348 in the national capital at 6 a.m.. Meanwhile, as the temperature dips, homeless people in the city increasingly rely on night shelters.

The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has also set up 235 tents to provide shelter to homeless people. Night shelters have been set up in several areas of the national capital, including AIIMS, Lodhi Road, and Nizamuddin flyover. In response to the chilly weather, residents of the capital were seen gathering around bonfires, while others took shelter in night homes as temperatures continued to drop.

On Friday, north Indian States continued to face harsh winter conditions. Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow, the temperature is recorded at 8°C at 3.30 a.m.. The local administrations have set up temporary shelter homes for the homeless people. UP's Aligarh people were seen taking refuge in one of these shelters.

In Jammu and Kashmir's capital Srinagar, the temperature was recorded at -1.3°C at 5.30 a.m.. Meanwhile, airline carrier Indigo on Thursday issued a travel advisory for its flight operations in Srinagar as the region was experiencing snowfall impacting flight schedules.

"We wish the snowfall could take a brief pause, allowing us to ensure smooth travels for you once again. Stay warm and stay informed," the airlines stated.