Delhi to experience a significant drop in temperatures from December 10, according to IMD
As per report delhi is bracing to experience a significant drop in temperatures from december 10, with mercury likely to hit as low as three degrees Celsius, according to the indian Metrological Department (IMD). It will mark the onset of cold wave conditions that will grip the national capital and other northern states including Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh, until december 14.Meanwhile the minimum temperature of the season in delhi has been recorded at around 7 degrees Celsius. However, the mercury will drop, bringing chilling conditions due to a combination of factors- snowfall in the northern hills and the influence of a Western Disturbance, which could bring light showers to the plains. The national capital already experienced light rainfall on december 8 evening. naresh Kumar, a scientist at IMD, told “Western disturbance persists over central pakistan and its surrounding areas… Light to moderate rain is expected in the himalayas today and tomorrow. Light rain is expected in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi".Moreover travellers are advised to monitor weather updates, as fog and freezing temperatures may cause delays and disruptions. The weather bureau has also warned of dense fog across parts of northern india on december 9 and 10, potentially reducing visibility and impacting transportation.