The national capital experienced cold day conditions for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday with the minimum temperature recorded at 7.6 degrees Celsius, according to the weather department.

As 2024 approaches, Delhi is under the grip of a severe cold wave with dense fog covering the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy skies on New Year's Eve with temperatures hovering between 10.

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius, with people gathering around bonfires to escape the cold.

The air quality index recorded in the national capital at 8 am is 179, categorised as moderate, according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Delhi continued to shiver in cold day conditions for a third consecutive day as the maximum temperature was recorded at 15 degrees Celsius, which is 4.3 degrees below the normal range.

Parts of Delhi experienced cold day conditions, with air quality worsening from moderate to poor, and temperatures below normal. Safdarjung's minimum temperature was 9.6°C, and Narela recorded the lowest maximum at 14.