Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), encompassing Noida and Gurugram, experienced unseasonal rainfall on Friday, January 9, 2026, exacerbating the already severe cold wave gripping the region. The downpour was unexpected, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) initially had not widely predicted precipitation for these areas. This rain, however, further intensified the biting cold conditions across the Delhi-NCR. Notably, Delhi recorded its coldest morning of the season, with the minimum temperature plummeting to 4.6 degrees Celsius on Friday. This followed a low of 5.8 degrees Celsius recorded on Thursday, which was previously the third lowest for the winter. The cold wave has been consistent, with earlier reports indicating minimum temperatures below normal in the preceding days of January 2026. Adding to the challenging weather, a thick layer of fog continued to envelop the region despite the rainfall, significantly impacting visibility in Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram. The IMD forecast suggests that cold wave conditions and dense fog are likely to persist, with temperatures expected to drop even further in the coming days. Several credible news outlets, including India Today and The Times of India, corroborated these weather conditions, highlighting the ongoing impact on residents of the national capital and surrounding areas. The combined effect of rain, severe cold, and dense fog is making conditions tougher for the millions residing in the Delhi-NCR region.