North India is currently experiencing a severe and persistent cold wave, with temperatures significantly below normal across several states. The India Today article accurately reported that the cold wave would continue and temperatures would dip further on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026. On Saturday, January 10, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 4.2 degrees Celsius at the Safdarjung Observatory, marking it as the coldest morning of the winter season and the lowest in January since 2024. This sharp dip in mercury has prompted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert for cold wave conditions and moderate to dense fog for Sunday and Monday in the national capital and surrounding regions. The cold wave is affecting states including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh, where minimum temperatures are expected to remain well below normal. While dense fog is anticipated in isolated areas of Punjab and northeastern Rajasthan, Delhi is also experiencing chilly mornings. Health experts have cautioned that these extreme cold conditions heighten the risk of infections and can adversely affect patients with hypertension and heart ailments. Forecasts indicate that intense cold conditions are likely to persist through January 11, with some relief expected from January 12 onwards as temperatures are predicted to gradually warm up. The ongoing cold spell has also led to disruptions in daily life, including public transport delays and increased energy consumption.