Delhi is shivering in fog and cold today, icy winds worsen the weather; find out when we will get relief.

Weather News:

India Meteorological Department has warned that there is an alert of dense fog in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad today. A cold wave will also persist in Delhi, with minimum temperatures hovering around 4 to 5 degrees Celsius.

New Delhi:

The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for severe cold and dense fog in five states, including Delhi. People in Delhi and surrounding states have been experiencing very dense fog and a cold wave for the past several days. This was 5 degrees Celsius below average. This is the lowest temperature recorded in the Palam area since 2010. This is the lowest temperature recorded in the Palam area since 2010. Ayanagar in Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 2.7 degrees Celsius, making it the second coldest place in Delhi.

Cold wave grips North India

The India Meteorological Department has now warned that the chilling cold and dense fog will continue for several more days. On Thursday, the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for cold and fog in the capital Delhi as well as four other states – Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, in view of the possibility of severe cold and very dense fog.

On January 15, Hisar in Haryana was the coldest place in the plains of the country, where the minimum temperature dropped to just 0.2 degrees Celsius. Pantnagar in Uttarakhand recorded the second lowest minimum temperature of 0.5 degrees Celsius.

Cold wave from UP, Bihar to Punjab and Haryana

According to the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department, a cold wave is expected to continue for the next two days in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, western Uttar Pradesh, as well as Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. The cold wave is expected to ease after that. Cold days are expected in some areas of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh for the next two days. Dense fog is expected to prevail in northwest India and Bihar for the next five days.

Clouds will appear, the weather will change.

The Meteorological Department has also issued a forecast of cloud cover in Delhi from the evening of January 16th. This change in weather will be due to a western disturbance in the Himalayan region. This partly cloudy weather is likely to continue for the next five days. However, the relief will be that the fog will reduce. On January 16th, 2026, there will be moderate fog in many areas and dense fog in some areas. After this, there will be light to moderate fog in the morning.

What will the weather be like for the next five days?

The minimum temperature will also rise to 6-8 degrees Celsius over the next five days. The maximum temperature is also expected to reach 22 to 24 degrees Celsius. This will provide some relief from the cold.

Severe cold continues to grip North and Central India, where the cold wave is likely to intensify further on Friday. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, including

North India, including the national capital, is presently in the grip of an intense cold wave. Following rainfall over the past day, conditions in Delhi have worsened, with biting cold affecting daily life. Across the city, burning bonfires through the day and night reflect the fight against the chill, while heavy jackets and blankets have become essential shields against icy winds.

According to the latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold conditions have further intensified in Delhi on January 10. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 16 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may settle near 7 degrees Celsius. Cold winds during the morning and night hours are making the chill feel sharper, although brief spells of mild sunlight are likely during the day.

Cold Winds Persist, Clear Skies Offer Little Relief

The IMD said cold winds will continue to blow during the early morning and night, keeping trembling conditions intact. Humidity levels have been recorded at around 29 per percent. Sunrise in Delhi is expected at 7:15 am, while sunset will occur at 5:41 pm. Although skies may remain clear during the daytime, strong, icy winds are expected to prevent any significant relief from the cold. Weather experts have advised elderly people, children, and those with ailments to take special precautions.

Rain, Fog And Yellow Alert Add To Winter Woes

Over the past 24 hours, light snowfall was reported in several parts of Delhi and the NCR, including Noida and nearby cities, worsening the chill. Cloud movement continued throughout the region, allowing intermittent sunshine. Cold winds blowing at speeds of around 19 kmph troubled residents throughout Friday. During this period, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 4 degrees Fahrenheit, the lowest so far this season.

The IMD has indicated that there is no immediate reprieve from the severe cold in Delhi-NCR. A yellow alert has been issued for dense fog on Saturday, covering Delhi as well as Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad. Cold winds are expected to last until January 15, with little change in temperatures. Maximum temperatures are likely to remain between 16 and 17 degrees Celsius, whereas minimum temperatures may range from 5 to 8 degrees Celsius.

As of January 16, 2026, relief from the intense cold and dense fog in Delhi–NCR is expected to begin slowly from Saturday, January 17, with more significant improvement arriving by early next week.

When to Expect Relief

Initial Weakening (January 16–17): Cold wave conditions are expected to begin weakening today as a feeble western disturbance approaches. While today remains chilly with a yellow alert, night temperatures are predicted to rise slightly to 6–8°C by Friday night.
Gradual Warming (January 18–19): By Sunday, minimum temperatures are expected to climb further to between 8°C and 10°C. The severe “shivers” conditions are predicted to subside significantly between January 19 and 21.
Potential Rain (January 18–23): There is a chance of light winter showers between January 18 and 21, with a stronger system potentially bringing more rain around January 22 or 23, which may help clear the fog but could keep day temperatures cooler.

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