The India Meteorological Department on Thursday predicted intense cold wave conditions at isolated places in Delhi between January 2 and 5 even at a time when the city is witnessing the chilly weather. According to the IMD, a cold wave is declared when the minimum temperature drops 4.5-6.5 degrees Celsius below the normal average temperature. On Thursday, the maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded two notches below normal at 17.3 degrees Celsius, while the minimum settled at 10.6 degrees Celsius, 3.7 notches above normal, the IMD said.
