Delhi-NCR Shivers at 3.6°C; IMD Issues Red Alert for Very Dense Fog

• Delhi-NCR experienced severe cold with temperatures dipping to 3.6°C in Lodhi Road and 3.5°C in Gurugram.
• The IMD issued a red alert for 'very dense fog' across Central, New Delhi, North, North West, South, South West West areas.
• Thick fog is expected to persist across northwest India, with cold wave warnings for Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
• Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport issued an orange alert due to low visibility, leading to potential flight disruptions and CAT III operations.
• Delhi is undergoing one of its coldest spells, with minimum temperatures near 3°C; last year, it was 1.4°C on January 16, 2023.

Why It Matters: Delhi-NCR is battling extreme cold and dense fog, leading to travel disruptions and cold wave alerts.