Delhi freezes amid IMD's two-day orange alert for cold wave; Ayanagar temp plunges to record 2.9°C
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Key Points:
- Delhi is experiencing cold wave conditions with minimum temperatures dropping close to 3°C, including a low of 2.9°C recorded in Ayanagar, prompting the IMD to issue a two-day orange alert for cold wave.
- The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued cold wave conditions, dense fog, and temperature drops of 3.1°C to 5.0°C below normal minimums, with dense fog expected in Delhi and surrounding regions until 17 January.
- Several monitoring stations recorded low temperatures, including Safdarjung at 4.8°C, Ridge at 3.7°C, and Lodhi Road at 4.6°C, with further temperature declines anticipated.
- A yellow alert for moderate fog
