Delhi's temperature has dropped to 12°C with fog covering the city. Cold wave warnings are issued for Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir from December 29 to January 3. Fresh Western Disturbances are expected to bring light rainfall or snowfall from January 1 to 6,

The weather may remain dry on December 30 and 31 as well, IMD added, while issuing a warning for dense fog for tomorrow. As per ANI, the temperatures are expected to plunge to 9 degrees Celsius. The people of Kanpur have been struggling with the cold as they seek protection through bonfires.

North India, including Delhi, is expected to experience a chilly New Year with a significant drop in temperatures, according to the IMD. Cold wave conditions are predicted in regions including Jammu-Kashmir,

The maximum temperature in Delhi is forecasted at 16 degrees Celsius with mostly clear skies. However, air quality has dropped to ’poor’ at an AQI of 230, while humidity is at 95 percent.

As December comes to a close and the new year approaches, cold waves are set to sweep across several parts of India.

The weather agency has predicted cold wave to severe cold wave conditions in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

The India Meteorological Department forecasts cold wave conditions across North India, with significant temperature drops and severe cold day conditio

In it's forecast, the IMD stated that minimum temperatures are likely to fall by 3-5 degrees celsius over Northwest India