By IANS
New Delhi : The capital woke up to a bitterly cold Sunday morning with the minimum temperature plummeting to 4.4 degrees Celsius – the lowest of the season so far. It is expected to sink lower Monday, the weatherman said.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), north-westerly winds are bringing the chill to the city.
“There is nothing unusual with the weather condition. The temperature will plummet to three degrees Celsius Monday,” an IMD official said.
Last Sunday, the capital recorded 6.8 degrees Celsius. On Saturday, the maximum was 21.6 degrees while the minimum was 8.2 degrees Celsius.
” I just can’t think of leaving my room this morning, it is so cold. I think I will stay indoors and put on the room heater,” said Prashant, deciding to put off his plans to go and meet relatives in the city.