The first morning of the year in the national capital was marked by a chilly start as temperatures dipped to 7.4 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The day began with a layer of shallow fog, adding to the cold sensation, but the minimum temperature remained slightly above the seasonal average.

The weather office has issued a forecast predicting cold day conditions at isolated locations within the city, alongside dense fog in some areas on Wednesday. While the minimum temperature on Tuesday had been slightly warmer, it was still almost two degrees higher than what was recorded on New Year's Day.