Power demand in the country has shot up in the past few weeks amid plummeting temperatures across North India. Peak power demand in December remained largely above 200GW and touched a high of 224GW due to increased demand for heating.

The dense fog may affect airport operations, highways, and railways, leading to difficult driving conditions and potential delays

The weather agency has predicted very dense fog on Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to settle around 18 and 6 degrees Celsius.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual decrease in temperatures across parts of northwest and central India, including Delhi, in the coming days. As the cold wave tightens its grip,

Parts of north India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan, are expected to experience a drop in night temperatures by three to four degrees in the coming days. The IMD has issued warnings about cold waves and dense fog for the year-end and New Year.

As temperatures in Delhi dip by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, the IMD warns of a cold wave gripping northwest India. Dense fog is expected to disrupt visibility, affecting travel. The homeless find refuge in temporary shelters as the city faces inclement weather conditions.

Reduced visibility due to dense fog has already started disrupting road and rail traffic, adding to the challenges posed by plummeting temperatures