IMD Warning: Delhi, Haryana Colder Than Shimla; Northwest India Braces for Harshest Cold Spell

Severe cold in Delhi on Tuesday. In terms of temperature, Delhi and Haryana's Gurugram left Shimla behind. On Tuesday, the minimum temperature in Delhi was 3 degrees Celsius. And the temperature in Gurugram, Haryana, has reached almost zero degrees. 

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India shivers in the cold

The severe cold isn't just in this state. Due to La Niña's whims, North and West India are shivering this winter. A severe cold spell has also hit large parts of Central India.

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National capital's weather

Severe cold in Delhi on Tuesday. Delhi and Gurugram are colder than Shimla. Delhi's minimum was 3°C, while Gurugram's hit almost zero. Shimla's minimum was 8.8°C and Mussoorie's was 7.7°C.

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Severe winter in North India

Since late December, North India has been in a deep freeze. Chilly Himalayan winds are causing temperatures to drop in North and West India. Delhi has hovered around 4°C for days. Gurugram hit zero degrees, a 50-year low.

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Why this dire situation?

Meteorologists say this bone-chilling cold is due to a Western Disturbance. Cold north-westerly winds are hitting the plains, causing snowfall in the mountains and record-breaking cold in Delhi and Gurugram.

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Reason for less cold in the mountains

In hilly areas, especially hill stations, cloudy skies prevent temperatures from dropping sharply. This creates a temperature gap, with plains getting colder while hill temperatures remain stable.