Delhi shivers as mercury dips to 5.8°C, third lowest this season

Thu Jan 08 06:45:57 UTC 2026: ### Delhi Shivers as Temperatures Plummet to Season’s Lowest

The Story:

Delhi experienced a biting chill on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with the minimum temperature dipping to 5.8 degrees Celsius at the Safdarjung base station, making it the third-lowest temperature recorded this winter season. Several other monitoring stations, including Palam, also reported significantly low temperatures. While no rainfall was recorded in the past 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that cold day conditions would persist.

Key Points:

• Delhi recorded its third-lowest minimum temperature of the winter season at 5.8 degrees Celsius (January 8, 2026).
• The lowest minimum temperature of the season was recorded on December 4 and 5 at 5.6 degrees Celsius.
• Palam recorded a low of 4.8 degrees Celsius, 1.7 degrees below normal.
• The IMD forecasted continued cold day conditions for January 8, 2026.
• Cold day conditions are declared when the minimum temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, and the maximum falls about 4.5 to 6.4 degrees below the normal.

Critical Analysis:
Not Applicable.

Key Takeaways:

• Delhi is experiencing a particularly cold winter season in 2025-2026.
• The recorded temperatures are significantly below seasonal norms.
• The IMD is actively monitoring and forecasting weather conditions.

Impact Analysis:
Not Applicable.

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