Delhiites could also expect smog or shallow to moderate fog in the morning and cloudy weather on Saurday, December 28.

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 Regional Meteorology Centre, New Delhi, predicted light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and shallow to moderate fog in the national capital.

Cold wave intensifies in Delhi NCR, Cold wave alert, Delhi temperature: The cold wave conditions have further intensified in Delhi-NCR after rain lashed several parts on Friday. The heavy rains threw traffic out of gear in many places.

North India is reeling from heavy rainfall and plunging temperatures, with the IMD issuing a hailstorm alert for Delhi and surrounding areas.

Delhi on Friday witnessed widespread rainfall overnight, leading to massive traffic snarls across several areas of the national capital and its adjoining regions. Given heavy downpours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an ‘orange’ warning,

An 'orange' warning was issued in Delhi after rain lashed several parts of the national capital and adjoining areas on Friday. The rain is expected to continue in the city.

Winter rainfall has a distinct impact on temperature. While winters are generally dry, rain can influence the cold in a few ways.

The IMD has predicted cold day to severe cold day conditions in parts of Himachal Pradesh on December 27 and 28, along with thunderstorms in Delhi and other regions

The IMD has forecast a further drop in temperatures across the Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan regions over the next two days. Residents in the affected regions have been advised to prepare for colder conditions as the mercury dips further.

December: Temperature in Delhi stood at 13 degree Celsius at 7:23am as the weather department forecast heavy rain and strong winds for December 27th and 28th.