Delhi is currently grappling with a severe cold wave and dense fog on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has accurately predicted the continuation of cold wave to severe cold wave conditions across the capital for the next two to three days, specifically mentioning January 14th and 15th for severe conditions and January 16th for isolated cold wave pockets. The city woke up to another chilly morning, with minimum temperatures recorded at 3.8 degrees Celsius, significantly below normal. This comes after Tuesday's minimum dipped to 3 degrees Celsius, marking one of the coldest January mornings in recent years. The IMD has issued an 'orange alert' for Delhi, advising residents to take precautions against health risks like flu and respiratory issues due to prolonged cold exposure. Dense fog has enveloped various parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), leading to drastically reduced visibility. This has significantly affected transportation, particularly air travel. While Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport initially reported normal operations under Low Visibility Procedures at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, subsequent reports and advisories from airlines and other news outlets confirmed substantial disruptions. Flights at IGI Airport were indeed impacted, with several cancellations and reschedules due to the dense fog and poor visibility. Hindon Airport also experienced affected flight operations. Train services across northern India have also faced widespread delays due to the prevailing foggy conditions. The cold wave extends beyond Delhi, affecting other North Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh, with forecasts of persistent dense fog in these regions as well.