Dense fog and rain delayed 45 trains in Delhi as the national capital continued to witness a chilly day and recorded a maximum temperature of 17 degrees Celsius.

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.

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

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.

The IMD’s seven-day forecast highlights that the temperature dip will begin on Wednesday. On the same day, the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's primary weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 16.

Delhi-NCR will receive heavy rainfall on January 11 and 12 due to Western Disturbances. The rains are expected to be accompanied by chilly winds, intensifying the ongoing cold wave.

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 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

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.