Delhi remains under a cold wave with dense fog and 'poor' air quality for a second day on January 5, prompting airline warnings for flight delays. The IMD forecasts a 2-3°C drop in minimum temperatures across northwest India over the next four days.
As the cold wave gripping Delhi and north India since late December persists, the city faced dense fog and 'poor' air quality index (AQI) readings on January 5—the second consecutive day of such conditions. This has disrupted travel, with airlines alerting passengers to potential flight delays due to low visibility.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts minimum temperatures will fall by an additional 2-3°C across northwest India over the next four days, intensifying the chill in Delhi and surrounding regions. Visibility challenges continue to affect daily life for residents during this prolonged winter spell.
This update follows earlier reports of record-low December temperatures, nationwide cold snaps, and initial fog warnings.