Delhi Shivers in Season's First Cold Wave; 129 Flights Cancelled Amid Dense Fog

• Delhi recorded its first cold wave of the season on Saturday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 6.1°C and maximum to 16.9°C, making it the coldest December day so far.
• Thick fog and grey haze led to major disruptions at Delhi airport, resulting in 129 flight cancellations (66 arrivals, 63 departures).
• IMD declared 'cold wave day' conditions for Delhi, with Safdarjung and Palam stations meeting the criteria due to significant temperature drops.
• Visibility remained poor throughout the day, dropping to 200-350 metres in the morning, improving slightly by midday.
• Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab are also reeling under intense cold and fog, with IMD issuing a red alert for UP.

Why It Matters: Delhi faces season's first cold wave and dense fog, causing flight disruptions and affecting northern states.