Delhi is experiencing the coldest morning of the season with temperatures reaching 4.8°C, the lowest recorded so far. The cold wave is affecting several north Indian states, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that temperatures could drop further.

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• Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 4.8°C, the coldest of the season so far.
• The India Meteorological Department predicts the minimum temperature could drop to 4°C on Thursday.
• On Wednesday, Delhi’s temperature was 4.9°C.
• Cold wave conditions are also affecting Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and other northern states.
• Jammu and Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall on Wednesday.
• The IMD forecasts mainly clear skies with cold wave conditions and possible smog/mist in the morning and evening on December 12.
• Maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi are predicted to be around 23°C and 4°C, respectively, on Thursday.
• The lowest December temperature recorded in recent history was 4.1°C in 1987.
• The IMD has issued cold wave warnings for north India, with little temperature variation expected over the next few days.
• Winds will mostly come from the northwest direction, with smog and mist expected during the mornings and evenings.