The national capital experienced a chilly start on Sunday, with the minimum temperature recorded at 8 degrees Celsius, two degrees below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The cool conditions are reflective of the ongoing winter chill that has begun to take hold of the city.

The weather has been particularly brisk this morning, with a high level of humidity also reported. At 8.30 am, the relative humidity stood at 94%, as per the IMD’s observations. The combination of low temperatures and high humidity made for a distinctly cold morning, typical of the early winter period in Delhi.