Gurgaon Shivers Through Season's Coldest Morning
Gurgaon residents woke up to the coldest morning of the season on Monday. The minimum temperature plunged to 2.7 degrees Celsius, dropping significantly from Sunday's 4.1 degrees Celsius. People across the city discovered frost covering their car windshields, windowpanes, and rooftops.
Residents Share Their Chilly Experiences
Garima Sharma, who lives in Sector 90, described her morning routine. "I stepped outside and found my car's windscreen covered in a thin layer of frost. We had to scrape it off completely before we could leave for work."
Amit Kumar from Sector 57 noted the morning fog. "There was a thin fog layer when I woke up early. But by 7 AM, it cleared up and the day turned bright and sunny."
Many residents reported that the cold felt more intense on the city's outskirts and in open areas. Weather expert Navdeep Dahiya confirmed this observation through his social media update.
Outskirts Experience Sub-Zero Temperatures
Navdeep Dahiya reported that Gurgaon's outskirts dipped to minus one degree Celsius on Monday morning. This sub-zero temperature caused frost formation as dew froze overnight.
"I visited Bandhwari around 7 AM on Monday," Dahiya explained. "The temperature there dropped to -1°C because it's an open field area. Even before entering the site, I could feel the cold intensifying dramatically. This shows how sharply temperatures dip in the outskirts compared to the city center."
Dahiya predicted similar conditions for Tuesday morning, especially in open, low-lying, and less developed pockets outside Gurgaon. He expects minimum temperatures in these areas could fall further to between -1.5°C and -2°C.
Within the city, places like Teri Gram might record temperatures around -0.5°C to 0°C. The primary weather station at Gurgaon KVK should stay relatively warmer at about 2°C.
IMD Issues Weather Advisory and Warnings
The India Meteorological Department reported dry weather across Haryana with no rainfall in the past twenty-four hours. Meteorologists expect the cold spell to continue over the next few days, affecting mornings and late evenings across the National Capital Region and adjoining districts.
IMD issued a warning for very dense fog, cold day, and severe cold day conditions over Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. The department stated this spell would likely continue for the next two days.
"Dense to very dense fog was observed at many places on Monday too," an IMD official said. "Cold day conditions were reported at isolated places. Coldwave to severe coldwave conditions are likely at a few places on January 13, along with ground frost."
Temperature Readings Across Haryana
IMD data revealed the lowest minimum temperatures recorded in Haryana:
- Narnaul: 1.2°C
- Bhiwani: 1.5°C
- Sirsa: 1.7°C
- Hisar: 2.6°C
- Chandigarh: 3.3°C
- Rohtak: 3.2°C
- Ambala: 4.5°C
Several districts were placed under the "take action" category for January 12 and 13. IMD's district-wise warning maps flagged severe coldwave and ground frost conditions in parts of Haryana.
Health and Travel Advisories
IMD warned that very dense fog could disrupt traffic on highways, railway routes, and flights. This would lead to difficult driving conditions and longer travel times.
The department also highlighted health risks, particularly for people with respiratory illnesses. Prolonged exposure to the cold could worsen conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and other lung-related problems.
IMD advised people to:
- Avoid unnecessary early-morning travel
- Use fog lights while driving
- Wear adequate winter clothing
- Stay indoors as much as possible
Minimum temperatures are unlikely to change over the next three days. After that, a gradual rise of 2-4°C is expected.
Meteorologists explained that daytime temperatures remained relatively higher while wind speeds increased during the day. These conditions favor stronger night-time cooling, which could push minimum temperatures even lower in open outskirts.
An automatic weather station in Gurgaon recorded 0.6°C, though IMD noted this station had been showing abnormal readings for some time.
