Delhi records 'coldest day of this season' — check list of states where severe cold wave alert has been issued

As many as 20 flights were delayed in Delhi due to foggy weather conditions early Wednesday. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said cold wave conditions are very likely to continue over northwest India during the next three days and thereafter, decrease in intensity. According to the weather department, most pockets of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar may have a severe cold day on Wednesday.

The IMD issued red alert n Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.

Delhi recorded the coldest day of this season on Wednesday. While cold wave persists in the city, IMD Scientist Dr RK Jenamani said, "Today is the coldest day of this season. Today, Safdarjung & INA recorded the lowest temp of 4.4 degrees Celsius. The temperature has been recorded similar to the cold spell between December 25-27."

"In last 24 hours, no dense fog conditions are recorded. The cold condition will remain in the city for the next 24-48 hours due to the upcoming Western Disturbance (WD). An orange alert has been issued for the next 2 days," Jenamani was quoted by ANI as saying.

Most districts of Uttar Pradesh are likely to reel under extreme cold waves on Wednesday. Districts including Bareilly, Mathura, Kanpur Dehat, Sultanpur, Kheri, Etawah, Faizabad, Azamgarh, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Agra and Badaun may witness a severe cold wave conditions on Wednesday.

In Punjab, a cold day is predicted in many pockets including Gurdaspur, Firozpur, Ludhiana, Barnala, Patiala, Mansa, Kapurthala, Faridkot and Muktara.

Meanwhile, Sirsa, Fatehnad, Jind, Kurukshetra, Hisar, Ambala, Rewari and several other districts in Haryana are likely to reel under severe cold wave conditions on Wednesday.

The IMD issued an orange alert in parts of Rajasthan, predicting cold waves in Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Churu and Alwar.

Hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may witness dense fog situations in some parts. Bilaspur, Kangra, Hamirpur and Una in Himachal, and Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand are likely to remain foggy.

"Mild snowfall occurred at a place in Lahaul-Spiti...Clear weather conditions will be there for three-four days while fog will prevail in districts adjoining plains. Light to moderate snowfall in mountainous districts is likely to occur from January 6," an IMD official said.