The temperature further dropped in Delhi on Sunday. According to the India Meteorological Department, the temperature in Delhi at 5.30 am on Sunday was recorded at 6 degrees Celsius. A day earlier it was 9.4 degrees Celsius.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital on Sunday continued to be in the 'poor category' with further deterioration as the city experienced cold wave conditions.
Visuals from the Jama Masjid area, AIIMS Delhi area and other areas showed people wearing thick blankets and trying to get some sleep in the cold conditions.
The India Meteorological Department on Saturday said that the temperatures in Delhi were expected to drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius in the coming days due to shifting wind patterns and that the severe cold waves were also likely to be recorded in Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Soma Sen Roy said that the mercury rose to around 4-5 degrees Celsius on Friday a day after the National capital recorded cold wave conditions.
Still, the visitors who come to Mount Abu to take advantage of the cold weather are having a great time. One tourist shared his experience, "The weather has been great for the past two days; it's cold. This is the first time we're experiencing such low temperatures. We're drinking hot tea an
Delhi's winter chill continues, with the minimum temperature recorded at 9°C in Safdarjung and 6.3°C in Palam, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The protesters, including residents from Mariabad and Hazara Town, blocked Serena Chowk and chanted slogans against the gas authorities, calling for an immediate solution to the issue.
Rajasthan's popular hill station, Mount Abu is experiencing freezing conditions as the minimum temperature dipped to 2.8°C on Thursday, with a maximum of 15.8°C.