Mercury to drop to below 3 degrees Celsius, IMD issues alert for ‘cold wave conditions’

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for ‘cold wave conditions’ in several places of Delhi-NCR region on Monday, with temperatures likely to drop to 2-4 degrees Celsius.

On Sunday, the minimum temperature in the Safdarjung observatory – considered the representative temperature of the Capital – was 4.8 degrees Celsius, which 2.6 degrees lower than the normal. However, other parts of the city witnessed temperatures as low as 2.9 degrees Celsius (Ayanagar).

Schools shut in Noida

Meanwhile, all schools up to Class 8 across Gautam Buddh Nagar district in Noida will remain closed till January 15 in view of dense fog and severe cold conditions, the district administration said on Sunday.

According to an order issued by Basic Education Officer Rahul Pawar, the decision has been taken in compliance with the directions of the district magistrate.

The closure applies to all schools from nursery to Class 8 affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, IB, U.P. Board and other boards operating in the district.

Mr. Pawar warned of strict action against schools found violating the order.

(With inputs from PTI)