Cold Wave Grip In Delhi

Delhiites witness a thin layer of fog…

On Wednesday, 20 December 2023, the biting chill continued to remain in the North Indian belt.

The cold extended its grip in Delhi.

A thin fog also engulfed the National Capital along with the cold wave.

A Delhi resident said that the weather is much better than last week. More people can be seen on the road.

Another local who came for a morning walk at Kartavya Path said, "I enjoy winters but Delhi has a very harsh cold season."

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 10.8 degrees Celsius at Palam.

Sri Krishan, who has been walking near the India Gate for the last 50 years, said the prevailing cold, combined with fog and pollution, is disturbing locals battling asthma or other respiratory problems.

"Owing to the cold weather and persistent pollution, locals, especially asthma patients, are grappling with problems. Climate change is also contributing to the prevailing weather in the city," said Shubh Bhargav, another resident.

"My health has been brittle since the Covid-19 pandemic. My body tends to tire quickly while walking," another youth told the news agency ANI, pointing to pollution as one of the critical contributors to the indifferent air quality in the national capital.

Earlier, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Naresh Kumar held a briefing on the weather change expected in northwest India due to a Western disturbance in the Himalayan region.