Delhi experienced its coldest morning of the current winter season on Friday as a sharp chill swept across the national capital, accompanied by trace rainfall in several areas.
The minimum temperature plunged to 4.6 degrees Celsius, which is about 2.3 degrees below the seasonal average, making it the lowest recorded so far this winter. The early morning drizzle further intensified the wintry conditions, leaving residents bracing for the cold.
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According to data from various weather stations, Safdarjung recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 4.6 degrees Celsius, significantly below normal. Palam followed with 5.0 degrees Celsius, which is 1.5 degrees below the seasonal average. Lodhi Road registered a minimum temperature of 5.2 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees below normal, while the Ridge area reported 5.4 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees below the norm.
Meteorological officials said the combination of low temperatures and light rainfall contributed to the biting cold felt across the city, with conditions expected to remain chilly in the coming days.
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