Delhi Shivers: Coldest Day of Winter on New Year's Eve, Mercury Plummets to 14.2°C

• Delhi experienced its coldest day of the winter season on December 31st, with temperatures significantly below normal.
• Safdarjung recorded a maximum temperature of 14.2 degrees Celsius, 6.2 degrees below the seasonal average.
• Ayanagar was the coldest area at 13.1 degrees Celsius, with Lodhi Road at 13.4 degrees and Palam at 13.6 degrees.
• A sudden drop in temperature occurred in the last 24 hours, with Ayanagar seeing an 8.3-degree fall.
• The day was officially declared a 'Cold Day' as maximum temperatures across Delhi stations were 4.5 to 7.6 degrees below normal.

Why It Matters: Delhi faced extreme cold on New Year's Eve, marking the season's coldest day with record low temperatures.