New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- A biting cold wave gripped Gurugram on Friday as temperatures plunged, with the city recording a minimum of 1.8 degree Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the temperature was 3.5 degree Celsius below normal, marking a sharp drop from the previous day.
Residents woke up to a hazy morning, though visibility gradually improved, especially on the outskirts, as the fog began to clear. By 8:30 am, the visible range had increased to about 800 meters.
Meanwhile, the visibility in the national capital dropped as the day progressed, settling at moderate to dense fog levels. At 6 am Palam reported visibility of 800 meters, which reduced to 150 metres by 7:30 am, pushing it from 'shallow' to 'very de...