DELHI’S MINIMUM TEMPERATURE RISES SLIGHTLY AS COLD WAVE PERSISTS
New Delhi, Jan 14, 2026 : Delhi’s minimum temperature witnessed a marginal rise on Wednesday morning, settling at 3.8 degrees Celsius, even as cold wave conditions continued to grip the national capital, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The IMD has forecast that similar cold conditions are likely to persist throughout the day. It further stated that cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are expected to continue over Delhi for the next two to three days before gradually abating. For January 14, the weather agency predicted “cold wave conditions at a few places” along with “shallow to moderate fog during morning hours.”
The Meteorological (MeT) Department has projected the maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi to remain in the range of 19 degrees Celsius to 21 degrees Celsius and 3 degrees to 5 degrees, respectively. The minimum temperatures are expected to be appreciably below normal by 3.1 to 5.0 degrees Celsius at many places, and below normal by 1.6 degrees to 3.0 degrees at isolated locations, while maximum temperatures are likely to remain near normal.
Meanwhile, fluctuating visibility due to fog has affected flight operations at Hindon Airport. In a travel advisory, authorities stated that changes in flight schedules may occur and operations could be slower than usual as visibility conditions evolve. Passengers have been advised to check the latest flight status on official websites or mobile applications before heading to the airport.
Delhi has been battling biting cold for the past few days, with the minimum temperature dipping to 3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, marking the coldest morning of the season so far. However, the IMD has forecast a gradual rise in minimum temperatures by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius over the next five days.
The IMD has also warned of an increased likelihood of illnesses such as flu, runny or stuffy nose, and nosebleeds, which can be triggered or aggravated by prolonged exposure to cold conditions. Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the severe winter chill.