Delhi faced bone-chilling temperatures at a minimum of 4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with the city draped in dense fog leading to poor visibility. The impact was felt at Delhi Airport, where around 120 flights experienced delays, and 53 flights, including both domestic and international, were canceled. SpiceJet and Vistara informed passengers about potential delays and advised checking flight statuses.

The cold wave intensified, recording 4.8°C at Safdarjung and 7.2°C at Palam. Visibility dropped to zero at Palam Airport, causing disruptions in air and rail travel. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Delhi and red alerts for Punjab and Haryana, predicting very dense fog and cold wave conditions. Travel disruptions are anticipated in several states, emphasizing the need for caution on roads and at airports, highways, and railway routes.