New Delhi: The minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 8 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, while a sunny day is predicted ahead, the weather department said. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 23 degrees Celsius.

Moderate to dense fog occurred at several places in the city. Visibility dropped to 100 metres at Safdarjung observatory, the department said. At least 19 Delhi-bound trains were delayed by two to five hours due to fog in several parts of northern India.

According to northern Railway officials, Vasco-Hazrat Nizamuddin Goa Express was delayed by 5 hours, followed by Manikpur-Hazrart Nizamuddin UP Sampark Kranti Express which was delayed by 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Even Bengalore-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express was running 3 hours behind its schedule, Howarah-New Delhi Poorva Express and Puri-New Delhi Purushottan Express were also delayed by 3 hours.

Meanwhile, the weather experts had earlier said there would be no cold wave until January 8.

Light rains are expected in the capital anytime between January 6 and 8 due to a fresh western disturbance. Widespread rains may also help reduce pollution levels. The overall air quality index stood at 300 (very unhealthy) at 9 am.

(with inputs from IANS)