In Pics: Cold Grips Delhi As Mercury Plummets To Season's Lowest At 4.4 Degrees Celsius

Delhi's minimum temperature on Wednesday morning plunged to 4.4 degrees Celsius -– the season's lowest -- making the national capital colder than Dharamsala, Nainital and Dehradun. Image Source: PTI

A dense layer of fog lowered visibility to 200 metres, affecting the movement of road and rail traffic. Image Source: PTI

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) shared satellite images that showed a thick layer of fog over the Indo-Gangetic plains and adjoining central and eastern parts of the country. Image Source: PTI

The Palam observatory at the Indira Gandhi International Airport logged a visibility level of 200 metres at 5.30 am. Image Source: PTI

Coldwave conditions are predicted in the national capital during the next three days and the mercury may drop to 4 degrees, the IMD has forecast. Image Source: PTI