North India Braces for Intense Cold Wave as Mercury Plummets

• An intense cold wave is set to grip North India from today, with temperatures dropping to single digits.
• States like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi will experience widespread cold wave conditions.
• Delhi recorded its first cold day, with maximum temperatures between 4.5 and 6.4 degrees Celsius in some areas.
• Dense to very dense fog is expected in parts of Punjab and Haryana between January 7-9.
• Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has worsened to 'very poor' (310), with Mundka recording 369.

Why It Matters: North India faces a severe cold wave with plunging temperatures, dense fog, and deteriorating air quality.