00:00 The national capital is in the grip of a relentless cold wave, as predicted by the India Meteorological
00:07 Department or IMD.
00:09 Delhiites woke up to another chilly morning on Wednesday, i.e. on January 10.
00:15 The temperature in Delhi plummeted to around 6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with the cold
00:20 wave conditions extending across Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad.
00:25 The maximum temperature at Safdarjung witnessed a significant drop, down by 4 degrees from
00:30 the previous day.
00:32 The IMD has issued a yellow alert for cold day conditions in parts of Delhi, as well
00:37 as in other regions including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh.
00:42 Dense fog is expected in several areas, with cold day to severe cold day conditions in
00:47 certain places.
00:48 Additionally, there is a possibility of thunderstorms, lightning and hail at isolated places in east
00:55 Rajasthan.
00:57 The weather office has further predicted a fresh spell of rain with thunderstorms or
01:01 hailstorms in north India and central India from January 8 to 10.
01:07 As temperatures continue to plummet, people in Uttar Pradesh are seeking warmth around
01:11 bonfires, while in the national capital, homeless individuals are finding refuge in government-run
01:16 night shelters.
01:17 According to the IMD, Delhi experienced its coldest day this winter on Tuesday, with the
01:23 minimum temperature dropping to 5.3 degrees Celsius.
01:27 Neighbouring Uttar Pradesh recorded even colder temperatures, with Kanpur and Agra
01:31 dropping below freezing point.
01:34 In an effort to provide relief, night shelters in Delhi are offering blankets, beds, hot
01:39 water and food to those without a place to go in the biting cold.
01:43 Meanwhile, the overall air quality index in the Delhi NCR region remains in the 'very
01:48 poor' category, as reported by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and
01:52 Research (SAFR).
01:55 The weather office indicates that the maximum temperature will hover around 17-19 degrees
02:00 Celsius, with the minimum temperature expected to remain between 8-9 degrees Celsius throughout
02:05 the week.
02:07 As the cold wave persists, residents are advised to take necessary precautions, stay warm and
02:12 be cautious of the prevailing weather conditions.
02:15 One India will keep you updated on any further developments.
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