India, Nov. 27 -- Delhi recorded its lowest temperature in three years on Wednesday, with the minimum plunging to 8degC, three degrees below normal and the lowest November reading since 2022, India Meteorological Department (IMD) data showed. The capital saw 7.3degC on November 29, 2022. The minimum was 9degC on Tuesday and 9.3degC on Monday.

Officials said cold northwesterly winds had been influencing the region through Wednesday, creating an icy chill in the early hours. Experts added that although similar conditions may persist on Thursday, a mild western disturbance is expected to affect the Himalayan belt from Friday, which will gradually push temperatures up again.

"Mercury was dipping due to icy-cold winds till Tuesday and in the...