Chandigarh [India], January 13: A cold wave and a thin layer of fog gripped Chandigarh on Monday morning, with temperatures dropping across northern India. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh recorded a temperature of 18.4°C by 11:30 am, with the minimum expected to remain around 8°C and the maximum likely to reach 19°C.
Other cities in the region also saw a drop in temperatures, with Amritsar at 14.8°C, Patiala at 16.4°C, Ludhiana at 12.8°C, Ambala at 16°C, Hisar at 12.6°C, and Karnal experiencing the lowest temperature at 7.2°C.
The region also witnessed a light spell of rain on Sunday, further intensifying the cold. Dense fog has affected visibility in several areas, including the national capital, where cold weather conditions persisted and disrupted transportation. The IMD recorded a minimum temperature of 9.6°C at Delhi’s Palam station and 9.4°C at Safdarjung.
The foggy conditions have caused significant delays at IGI Airport, with several flights being affected. Homeless people have been seeking shelter in night shelters as temperatures continue to plummet across the city.
In addition, foggy conditions led to disruptions in train schedules. Purushottam Express experienced the longest delay of 311 minutes, followed by Poorva Express at 198 minutes. Other delayed trains included Shramjeevi Express, JBP NZM SF Express, Rajendra Nagar Patna Tejas Express, YPR Dee Duronto Express, and Suhaildev Express. Some trains were also cancelled due to the inclement weather.