In response to the chilly weather, Delhi residents were seen gathering around bonfires, while others took shelter in night homes as temp continued to drop.

IMD predicts dense fog and a cold wave in Delhi-NCR and north India, with temperatures set to drop by 3-6°C. Severe cold wave conditions and fog are expected to persist through New Year festivities.

As 2024 approaches, Delhi is under the grip of a severe cold wave with dense fog covering the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy skies on New Year's Eve with temperatures hovering between 10.

A dense fog blanketed various parts of north India in the early hours of Saturday, reducing visibility to zero in several areas. Road traffic in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana moved at a snail’s pace as commuters struggled to navigate through the thick fog cover.