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After Delhi logged its coldest February day in four years on Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow weather alert for Tuesday for dense fog in parts of the capital. The IMD has forecast maximum and minimum temperatures to settle around 20 degrees Celsius and 8 degrees Celsius, respectively. The weather office has predicted partly cloudy skies with moderate fog at many places, with dense fog at isolated places during morning hours, the weather office said.

On Tuesday too, Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of fog, leading to sharply reduced visibility across several parts of the national capital. Delhi logged its coldest February day in four years on Monday, as dense fog engulfed parts of the capital during the early hours, further intensifying the chill and bringing down visibility. Safdarjung, the city's base weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 17.5 degrees Celsius, 4.8 notches below normal and the lowest for February since February 3, 2022, when the maximum had dipped to 14.4 degrees Celsius.

Similar weather conditions have been predicted in nearby areas of Delhi. Noida is likely to see fog or Mist during early morning hours. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 21 degrees and 11 degree Celsius, respectively. Gurugram is likely to see mainly clear skies with the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 22 degrees and 9. degree Celsius, respectively.

Delhi temperatures to see a gradual fall

-NCR, including Delhi, likely to witness gradual drop in temperatures in the coming week. Morning fog expected as atmospheric conditions over north India begin influencing the region.

-Western disturbances and associated cyclonic circulations to significantly impact weather from February 2, says IMD. After that, minimum temperatures may dip by 2–4°C.

-Maximum temperatures, currently comfortable, expected to fall below normal after two days. Shift indicates a move toward cooler daytime conditions across the capital and surrounding areas.

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Will it rain today? IMD's forecast for Feb 3

As per IMD, cloudy skies are expected to persist throughout the day. The combination of rain and cloud cover is expected to intensify the cold, giving residents a chilly start to the day. There is no prediction for rain today in Delhi. The IMD has forecast maximum temperatures around 19 to 21 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures are expected to hover near 7 to 9 degrees Celsius. With increased moisture in the air and reduced sunshine, the overall feel is likely to remain cold through the day, with nighttime temperatures dipping further.

The weather department has also warned of strong surface winds, with speeds ranging between 55 and 60 kilometres per hour. Winds are expected to blow from the north-west, which could make temperatures feel lower than recorded values. Dense fog is likely during the morning hours, significantly reducing visibility across parts of the city. This may impact road traffic and flight operations, particularly during early hours. The ongoing western disturbance has already triggered rainfall across several parts of north India.

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Dense fog warning for Punjab, UP

Dense to very dense fog likely during morning/night hours at isolated to few places over Punjab till February 3.

Very dense to dense fog expected over West Uttar Pradesh till February 5. Dense to very dense fog likely over East Uttar Pradesh on February 3 and 4.

Dense fog conditions expected over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Odisha, and north Madhya Pradesh till February 4.

Dense fog likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim till February 3, 2026.