North India Freezes: Delhi Colder Than Shimla, Punjab-Haryana Hit 0°C, IMD Red Alert

• North India, including Delhi, is experiencing severe cold, with Delhi's minimum temperature dropping to 3.2°C.
• Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan plains reported frost, with Bathinda at 0.6°C and Gurugram at 0°C.
• IMD issued a red alert for cold wave and dense fog in Punjab and Haryana, effective until January 13.
• Dense fog is expected across Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, UP, MP, and Bihar, impacting travel.
• South India shows a different weather pattern with predicted rain in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and coastal Karnataka.

Why It Matters: Severe cold wave grips North India with record low temperatures and dense fog, prompting IMD red alerts.