New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Delhi residents woke up to chilly weather on Thursday, with the maximum temperature reaching just 17.9 degrees Celsius, about 4 degrees Celsius lower than what is normal for this time of the year, according to the meteorological department.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also predicted that the national capital and nearby regions will be receiving rain and thunderstorms between 31 January and 2 February, PTI reported.

Station-wise data showed that daytime temperatures across Delhi-NCR remained below normal levels. Among all locations, Palam recorded the sharpest departure, making it the coldest spot in the region.

At Safdarjung, the maximum temperature was recorded at 17.9 degrees Celsius...