India, Jan. 28 -- Noida A fresh spell of rain and thunderstorms, driven by an active western disturbance, brought colder conditions to Gautam Budh Nagar on Tuesday, disrupting daily life and slowing traffic across the National Capital Region.

The sudden change in weather has been attributed to continuous snowfall in North Indian hill states, which pushed cold winds into the plains, making mornings and late nights noticeably colder. Steady rainfall on Tuesday morning intensified the chill, while slippery roads slowed traffic movement and added to commuter difficulties across the city.

Gautam Budh Nagar recorded a minimum temperature of 7.9 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department. The maximum temperatu...