A cold wave is expected to affect northern India, resulting in dense fog in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR. Light to moderate snowfall is predicted in the western Himalayan region during the second we

The Regional Meteorology Centre, New Delhi, predicted light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and shallow to moderate fog in the national capital.

Despite the rainfall, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) improved slightly on Thursday but stayed in the "very poor" category at 340. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Pusa recorded an AQI of 353, North Campus at 342, Mundka at a severe level of 413, Wazirpur at 392, IGI Airport (T3) at 340, Dwarka Sector-8 at 412, RK Puram at 410.

According to the IMD, a western disturbance is likely to interact with lower-level easterly winds, resulting in scattered to fairly widespread rainfall and snowfall over the western Himalayan region and intense cold waves in northern states.

Residents are advised to take precautions against the chilly weather and prepare for the intensifying cold wave

Delhi faced a cold wave and dense fog on Christmas morning, with visibility dropping to 100 meters. The city's AQI worsened to 'very poor' levels, causing concerns about pollution and health.

Due to a new western disturbance from Thursday, light to moderate rain is likely to occur in some parts of Udaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Jaipur, Bharatpur and Bikaner divisions, according to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur.

Light rain and dense fog in New Delhi brought pleasant weather, while reducing pollution levels. The city's air quality index remained in the 'very poor' category. IMD forecasts thunderstorms and further showers.

Delhi experienced light rainfall on December 27, with a recorded low of 12 degrees Celsius, as reported by the IMD.