Delhi Freezes at 2.9°C: First Cold Wave Hits, IMD Issues Yellow Alert

• Delhi experienced its first cold wave of the season with minimum temperatures dipping below 3 degrees Celsius.
• Ayanagar recorded the lowest temperature at 2.9°C; Palam saw its coldest night in 13 years at 3°C.
• IMD issued a yellow alert, predicting continued cold wave conditions for the next two days.
• Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' with an AQI of 291, expected to stay 'very poor' for several days.
• Intense cold wave grips North India, with sub-zero temperatures in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, and Uttarakhand.

Why It Matters: Delhi is experiencing its first severe cold wave with sub-3°C temperatures and a yellow alert issued.