North India is experiencing a harsh cold wave, and temperatures are plummeting to almost zero levels in most parts of the region. Freezing winds and a huge amount of fog are making mornings even colder, and ice is being formed on cars and bikes in many states.
The lowest morning temperatures recorded were recorded in the national capital, which touched 2.9C, while temperatures touched sub 1C levels in some places of Haryana. The social networking site is flooded with images of cars and roadways covered with frost.
The cold wave is expected to continue until this Friday, based on updates from the weather forecast department. In northern India, when temperatures go below 4C, it becomes a cold wave in the plain areas.
Weather conditions are hampering travel. Flights are getting delayed, with a few train services even getting cancelled due to low visibility because of fog. DELHI AIRPORT HAS ADVISED PASSENGERS OF DELAYS IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS.
Homes made in northern plain regions are not designed for a harsh environment and may not have a heating system.
The cold wave is happening with air pollution still at harmful levels. Higher concentrations of pollutants are found near the ground, which leads to low visibility.
