India, Jan. 26 -- On Monday, January 26, 2026, Republic Day is observed and the climate in India reflects the extremes of the season as the ceremonial mornings in the north are conducted in cold air and reduced sunlight, the cities along the coast and in the south enter a warmer and more humid environment. Whether it is the foggy plains or the windy coastlines, the climate of the day determines how the republic celebrates.

Delhi-NCR starts the day on a cold and muted note where the minimum temperature touches 5degC, while the maximum fails to touch 19degC. The wind is light west-northwesterly at 6 km/h and the humidity is 74%. This maintains the cold effect in the early morning hours and the sky is a combination of sunshine and haze with...