The Met Department has predicted a gradual decrease in temperatures across parts of northwest and central India, including Delhi, in the coming days.

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).

In the next three days, the Indian Meteorological Department has predicted a fall of three-four degrees in the night in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan.

New Delhi remains gripped by a cold wave as the city shivers on the final day of 2024, even amidst New Year celebrations. After a sharp drop in night temperatures, Delhi woke up to thick fog once again,

The weather department forecasted a 'cold day' with dense fog in most areas during the early morning. Clear skies are expected later.

After a sharp drop in night temperatures, Delhi again woke up to dense fog on New Year's Eve. Dense fog conditions are expected to improve from January 3.

Delhi experienced overcast skies and winds while the humidity level fluctuated between 81 and 87 per cent, the weather office said.