As Delhi grapples with an intense cold wave and persistent dense fog, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts no respite in the coming days. The chilling conditions have disrupted rail operations, causing delays for trains like Shram Shakti Express and New Delhi-Varanasi Kashi Vishwanath Express. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar face very dense fog, impacting visibility significantly.

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 4.3 degrees Celsius, well below the season's average, and an AQI of 357 in the Anand Vihar area, marking a slight improvement from the previous day. However, health concerns are rising among residents, with reports of cough, cold, throat irritation, and other symptoms. The weather agency warns of two upcoming cold waves in the western Himalayan region.

Tragically, three lives were lost in separate road accidents in Uttar Pradesh due to the thick fog. Meanwhile, Rajasthan experiences dense fog, with Hanumangarh's Sangaria recording a bone-chilling 3.1 degrees Celsius. Punjab and Haryana continue to grapple with below-normal minimum temperatures, adding to the widespread weather woes across North India.