Delhi's weather woes continued on Saturday as the biting cold and dense fog persisted. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has even issued a yellow alert for the national capital, warning people of the possibility of rain amid the cold wave.

As per the Delhi Meteorological Centre, heavy rain is expected today in the National capital and the adjoining areas. The night temperature would also drop further.

The IMD said dense to very dense fog (visibility< 50 m) is expected to be reported in most parts of Punjab and in some parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, Delhi.

New Delhi: Delhi NCR woke up to dense fog today as well. However, a slight relief from fog is expected today as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in the region. The rains are expected to be accompanied by chilly winds, intensifying the ongoing cold wave.

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius, 2.7 notches above the normal for this time of the year.

Delhi is likely to face heavy rainfall over the weekend, January 11-12. The IMD has also warned that cold wave is likely to return because of the rainfall

Fog reduced visibility to zero in parts of Delhi on Friday as well, leading to more than 100 flights and some trains getting delayed.

Delhi NCR is once again enveloped in dense fog, leading to poor visibility and travel disruptions across the region. The thick blanket of mist has extended throughout northern India, affecting daily commuters and travelers.