New Delhi: A cold wave gripped parts of Delhi for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave was recorded at Safdarjung, which is the city’s base station, Lodhi Road and Ayanagar. However, locals are expected to get relief from cold wave conditions as the minimum temperature is likely to rise for the next 10 days under the influence of three western disturbances.
The weather department stated also stated that Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions will prevail in some states and UT including Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for the next two days. However, temperatures are likely to rise slightly after that. Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall and snowfall are expected over western Himalayan region between December 22 and 25 under the influence of two Western Disturbances, the weather agency said.
In the plains, the IMD declares a cold wave if the minimum temperature dips to 4 degrees Celsius. A cold wave is also declared when the minimum temperature is 10 degrees Celsius or below and is 4.5 notches less than normal.
Delhi saw the first cold wave in December this year on Sunday in parts of the capital, including Lodhi Road and Jafarpur.
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