Cold wave grips Delhi as capital shivers at 4.6 degree Celsius, records lowest temperature this season

“Minimum temperature recorded at 4.6°C in the Safdarjung area of Delhi, early this morning,” said India Meteorological Department. 

New Delhi: Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 4.6 degrees Celsius over the past 24 hours at the Safdarjung weather observatory on Sunday (December 19, 2021) as chilly northwesterly winds swept the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, the minimum temperature is set to dip further over the next few days.

The residents of the national capital woke up to a bone-chilling morning as the city recorded the coldest night of this season. “Minimum temperature recorded at 4.6°C in the Safdarjung area of Delhi, early this morning,” said India Meteorological Department. 

Minimum temperature recorded at 4.6°C in Safdarjung area of Delhi, early this morning: India Meteorological Department pic.twitter.com/KwgkcCqGkx