Light rain in parts of Delhi, minimum temperature 9.6 degrees Celsius
The Hindu
Cold weather conditions persisted in Delhi on January 6 with parts of the city receiving light rainfall; Dense fog reduced morning visibility to zero on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, leading to flight cancellations, and trains being delayed
Cold weather conditions persisted in Delhi on Monday (January 6, 2025) with parts of the city receiving light rainfall and the mercury settling at a low of 9.6 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The fog cover thinned out, improving morning visibility on roads.
Dense fog in the National Capital reduced morning visibility to zero on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, leading to flight cancellations and diversions, and trains being delayed.
The Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's primary weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius, 2.7 notches above the normal for this time of the year, at 8.30 a.m., the IMD said.
At 5.30 a.m., the visibility at Safdarjung and Palam was 300 metres, it said.
Some parts of the city received light rain in the morning.
The weather department has predicted generally cloudy skies with light rain throughout the day. It has issued a 'yellow' warning for dense fog.
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