Cold Wave Bites North India, No Relief In Sight Yet — PICS

An intense cold wave has gripped several parts of India firmly in its clutches. The cold wave conditions are likely to continue till at least Sunday.(Image Source: PTI)

Several trains and flights were delayed or cancelled due to the thick layer of fog that reduced visibility. (Image Source: PTI)

People are lighting bonfires to keep themselves warm. The minimum temperature in Delhi on Friday was recorded at 9.4 degrees Celsius. (Image Source: PTI)

The cold has been particularly harsh on stray dogs and street-dwellers. The animals in various places were seen cuddling up with street dwellers for warmth. (Image Source: PTI)

While schools in many districts have declared holidays due to the intense cold, some remained open. Students in this image are seen going to school in Patna in masks due to heavy smog. (Image Source: PTI)

Tourists at the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra click a pic even as a thick blanket of fog covered the Unesco World Heritage site. (Image Source: PTI)

Small vendors, such as this balloon seller, have no other option than braving the cold and carrying out their business as usual in order to make ends meet. (Image Source: PTI)

The intense cold in the national capital has, however, failed to shake the determination of our security forces as they rehearse for the Republic Day parade along Kartavya Path. (Image Source: PTI)