North India shatters Winter records as temperature plunge sharply; Cold wave to persist
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, January 11, 2026:Winter has tightened its grip across North India, breaking several past records as temperatures plunged sharply in many regions. Cities across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan witnessed a steep fall in mercury levels. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no immediate relief from the cold wave over the next two days.
Severe Cold Across North India
The national capital Delhi recorded its coldest day of the season on Sunday. Minimum temperatures at various locations in the city were as follows:
- Aya Nagar: 2.9°C (lowest in Delhi)
- Palam: 3.0°C
- Ridge area: 3.7°C
- Lodhi Road: 4.6°C
- Safdarjung: 4.8°C
Coldest Plains in the Country
Rajasthan experienced the harshest impact of the cold spell. Out of the 15 coldest cities in the plains of India, six are from Rajasthan.
- Pilani (Rajasthan): 1.2°C (coldest in the country)
- Sikar (Rajasthan): 1.7°C
- Pantnagar (Uttarakhand): 1.8°C
- Churu (Rajasthan): 2.0°C
- Hisar (Haryana): 2.2°C
Situation in Punjab and Other States
- Punjab: Amritsar recorded 3.2°C, while Patiala reported 3.8°C.
- Gujarat: Naliya saw temperatures drop to 3.8°C.
- Bihar: Sabour recorded a minimum temperature of 4.0°C.
Reasons Behind the Temperature Drop
The Meteorological Department attributed the sharp fall in temperatures to heavy snowfall in the Himalayan regions and cold northerly winds sweeping across the plains. Clear skies are further intensifying nighttime cooling, making conditions more severe.
Weather Department Advisory
A cold wave alert has been issued for Delhi and adjoining areas for the next two days. Meanwhile, severe cold wave conditions are likely to continue in parts of Rajasthan and the Kutch region, prompting authorities to advise people to take necessary precautions.