The IMD has forecast light to moderate widespread rain and snowfall over the western Himalayas, and light to moderate isolated or scattered rainfall over adjoining northwest and central Indian plains.
IMD says minimum temperatures may fall by 3–5°C across Delhi and northwest plains from January 24, with fog, cold day conditions and strong winds following an intense western disturbance.
The IMD has predicted a fall of 3–5 degree Celsius in minimum temperatures over the plains of northwest India, including Delhi, as well as parts of central and western India over the next two days.
Residents of Shimla, Kinnaur, Manali, Narkanda, Kufri and nearby areas woke up to fresh snowfall that continued through the morning, covering the region in white.
Delhi's AQI is expected to remain in the ‘very poor’ range from Monday to January 21 due to a lower ventilation index of 6,000 units and an average wind speed unfavourable for dispersing pollutants.
