Gurugram, Jan. 4 -- On Saturday, the district recorded its coldest day of the season, with a minimum temperature of 3.8degC, nearly 2.7degC lower than the previous day, as per the Indian Meteorological Department. The maximum temperature was 15.6degC. Very dense fog was observed in the morning, with visibility dropping to around 800 metres at 8am. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the next two days, warning of very dense fog at isolated locations across Haryana, including Gurugram, Faridabad, Mewat, Palwal, Nuh, Jhajjar, Rewari and Sirsa. Officials said minimum temperatures are expected to dip further in the coming week, with maximums likely between 16degC and 18degC and minimums between 2degC and 4degC. "The weather is expected to remain largely unchanged, with minimum temperatures likely to dip in the coming days. Strong winds and dense fog are also forecasted, so commuters are advised to maintain safe distances, use fog lights, and avoid travelling during early morning or late-night hours on highways," said Surinder Paul, director of IMD Chandigarh. "Shifts in weather have strengthened wind flow across northern India, leading to faster dilution of pollutants," an IMD official said. Despite this, the district recorded an air quality index of 244 ("poor") at 4pm on Saturday, while Manesar registered 122 ("moderate"), according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Gurugram logged 187 ("moderate") on Friday and 312 ("very poor") on Thursday. Manesar recorded 108 ("moderate") on Friday and 193 on Thursday. Of four operational monitoring stations, Teri Gram and Gwal Pahari recorded AQIs of 277 and 242 ("poor") at 7pm Saturday. Sector 51 recorded 200 ("moderate"), while Vikas Sadan recorded 322 ("severe"). Air quality improved to "moderate" on Friday for the first time in two months, following which the Commission for Air Quality Management lifted stage 3 restrictions under the graded response action plan across the NCR. Measures under Stages I and II remain in force, allowing non-essential construction and demolition activities to resume except at sites under closure orders....