Delhi-NCR welcomed much-needed rainfall on Thursday morning, providing a refreshing respite from the dense fog that had blanketed the region the previous day. The showers, as predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), not only improved air quality but also cleared the thick fog, enhancing visibility for commuters.
However, Thursday’s rain led to a noticeable dip in temperatures, with the minimum recorded at 10 degrees Celsius and the maximum at 17 degrees Celsius. The IMD forecasts colder days ahead, with Friday likely to bring even sharper temperature drops, intensifying the winter chill across the region.
#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from New Delhi railway station after parts of the national capital received fresh spell of rainfall amid winter's chill that intensifies further in Northen India. pic.twitter.com/w49Ja6nOhv
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The rain has brought significant weather changes across North India, with states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar also experiencing showers. Minimum temperatures in Delhi-NCR are expected to dip to between 1 degrees Celsius and 3 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
Meanwhile, heavy snowfall in hilly states, including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, has pushed temperatures below freezing, with cold winds from these regions further chilling the plains. The IMD has issued alerts for severe cold wave conditions and rain across multiple northern states. In the south, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and parts of Karnataka are likely to experience heavy rainfall, with isolated areas bracing for moderate to very heavy showers. The IMD has advised residents in affected regions to remain vigilant.
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