Delhi witnessed a temperature dip as the minimum temperature recorded on Friday at 8:30 a.m. was 8.5 degree Celsius. As per the foreceast by IMD the gradual fall in minimum temperatures by two to three degree Celsius likely over parts of Northwest India during the week.
Amid the chilling winter, shallow fog enveloped the national capital on Friday, affecting visibility in several areas and causing disruptions to flights and train services.
The national capital as well as the entire North Indian belt continued to be in the grip of severe cold and fog on Wednesday, with the minimum temperature in Delhi recorded at 10°C.
As vast swathes of North India continued to reel under the effects of the falling mercury, a thick layer of fog enveloped the national capital on Saturday, affecting visibility.
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Saturday morning, bringing temperatures further down in the city, which was witnessing sultry weather conditions.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecast light rainfall over the western Himalayan region which would be a break from the summer heat during the next four to five days.
Due to weather conditions in the national capital, a total of 10 flights were diverted to other airports on Monday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said.