North India Freezes: Kashmir Snow, Delhi Shivers, Mumbai Rains

• North India experienced a severe cold snap on New Year's morning, with Delhi recording its coldest day in six years.
• Kashmir was blanketed in fresh snow, while Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana anticipate intensifying winter conditions.
• The Meteorological Department forecasts rain and thunderstorms for Delhi-NCR later, and Mumbai saw heavy rainfall.
• Delhi's minimum temperature is expected to drop further from January 3 due to cold north-easterly winds.
• Despite fresh snowfall, Kashmir is experiencing an unusually warm winter, with temperatures 3-7 degrees above average.

Why It Matters: Widespread cold grips North India, with snow in Kashmir and rain in Mumbai, while Delhi braces for colder days.