The harshness of winter in Delhi-NCR.
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Jagran correspondent, New Delhi. The havoc of cold is continuously increasing in North India. Due to frost in many districts of NCR including Delhi, the minimum temperature has fallen to record levels.
In the morning, the white layer on fields, trees, vehicles and pipes is clearly visible. Life is affected due to cold winds and cold wave, while the administration has advised citizens and farmers to take necessary precautions.
Rewari: Frost for the first time, layer of frost on pipes
The first frost of this season has occurred in Rewari district. The minimum temperature was recorded at –0.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while the conditions remained the same on Monday also. The effect of cold was clearly visible due to white frost forming on the black pipes.
Pic- White layer of frost on black pipe.
Although early morning sunshine may provide some relief in day temperature, the severe cold still affected life. The district administration has issued an advisory and advised people to give special protection to children and the elderly.
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Faridabad: Wheat benefits from frost, mustard and vegetables in danger
Maximum frost was seen in Faridabad on Monday morning. According to agricultural experts, frost is considered beneficial for the wheat crop, because it balances the growth of the crop and increases germination. At present the second and third watering of wheat is going on. But there is a possibility of damage to crops like mustard, potato, pea, radish.
Agricultural scientist Dr. Anand Kumar has advised the farmers-
Mahendragarh: Thick layer of frost in Kanina area
In Kanina area of Mahendragarh district, frost was seen deposited in the form of a thick layer in the fields. The wheat crop was found covered with frost like a white sheet. Farmers appeared worried about the condition of their crops. Cold winds and continuously falling temperatures have created cold wave conditions in the area.
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Delhi: Lodhi Road coldest, temperature 3.0°
Even in the national capital Delhi, the minimum temperature has been going down continuously for many days. The temperatures recorded on the morning of January 12, 2026 are as follows—
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Cold and fog are at their peak in the morning across Delhi. People going to office and school are facing a lot of problems.
Pic- Farmers of Kalaka looking at the condition of wheat after frost in the field. Awakening
Hapur: Severeest cold in five years
This time due to frost in Hapur, the minimum temperature reached 2 degrees Celsius. According to the local meteorological department, this is the lowest recorded temperature in the last five years. There is a fear of damage to vegetable crops due to continuous frost. People are trying to get relief from the cold by taking the help of bonfire.
The minimum temperature in Ghaziabad on Monday was 5 degrees Celsius, while the maximum was recorded at 18 degrees Celsius. The effect of fog and cold was more in the morning, while there was some relief due to sunshine in the afternoon. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no possibility of any significant change in the temperature for the next two days.
Palwal: The torture of winter continues
The effect of cold continues in Palwal. On Monday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 4 degrees Celsius and the maximum was 17 degrees Celsius. Due to cold winds and frost, crops have been affected in many areas. Farmers are trying to save their crops by running water in their fields.
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