IMD says thick layer of fog persists across northern plains

National Capital Delhi recorded its coldest day of the season yesterday. The maximum temperature yesterday was recorded at 15.9 degree celcius which was just 4.2 degrees celsius higher than the minimum.

The India Meteorological Department IMD said a thick layer of fog has persisted across the northern plains yesterday, leaving large parts of northwest India devoid of sunlight. The weather agency has forecast similar conditions for today as well.