Delhi Freezes at 2.9°C; Orange Alert Issued for Severe Cold Wave

• Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 2.9°C at Ayanagar, with Safdarjung and Palam at 3.2°C and 3.3°C respectively.
• IMD issued an orange alert for Delhi on January 12-13, warning of cold wave to severe cold wave conditions.
• Similar cold wave conditions are forecast for Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan.
• Palam recorded its lowest minimum temperature in 13 years at 3°C; Ayanagar was the coldest at 2.9°C.
• Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' with an AQI of 291, expected to be 'very poor' from January 12-14.

Why It Matters: Delhi is experiencing a severe cold wave with temperatures dropping to 2.9°C, prompting an orange alert.