Delhi Shivers: Season's Coldest Day at 5.8°C, Schools Closed Amid Dense Fog

• Delhi recorded its season's lowest temperature at 5.8 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 1.1 degrees below normal, due to cold northerly winds.
• Dense fog enveloped the national capital, leading to the coldest morning of the season, surpassing the previous low of 6.1 degrees on December 20.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts cold conditions to persist this week, with maximum temperatures between 15-17°C and continued fog.
• All schools in Delhi will remain closed until January 15 due to the severe cold wave conditions.
• Air quality in Delhi improved marginally to 'poor' (AQI 276) but is expected to deteriorate to 'very poor'; neighbouring Punjab, Haryana, and Kashmir also face severe cold.

Why It Matters: Delhi experiences its coldest day at 5.8°C, prompting school closures and persistent fog warnings.