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Early Winter Hits Delhi-NCR as Gurgaon Records Coldest Temperature in Four Years
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 12:34 PM
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An early cold snap has swept Delhi-NCR, with Gurgaon experiencing its lowest temperature in four years, according to the Economic Times.
Delhi-NCR felt an abrupt shift to winter conditions this week as temperatures fell sharply across the region. Meteorological data released by the India Meteorological Department showed that Gurgaon recorded a temperature that is the coldest the city has seen in the past four years, prompting residents to pull out winter wear earlier than usual.
The sudden dip in temperature has impacted daily life, with schools and offices reporting an increase in absenteeism due to cold-related discomfort. Local authorities have issued advisories urging people to dress warmly, limit outdoor exposure during peak cold hours, and ensure heating systems are functioning safely.
Experts attribute the early chill to a north‑western cold wave that has moved southward, interacting with the region's typical winter pattern. While the cold spell is expected to last a few more days, temperatures are forecast to gradually rise as the week progresses, returning to the usual winter range for Delhi-NCR.
Businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors are adjusting to the weather shift, with increased demand for warm clothing, hot beverages, and indoor entertainment options. The early winter also offers a reminder for commuters to stay vigilant on roads that may become slick due to early morning frost.
Overall, the early onset of winter underscores the variability of seasonal patterns in northern India, prompting both citizens and officials to prepare for colder conditions ahead of the traditional winter schedule.
The sudden dip in temperature has impacted daily life, with schools and offices reporting an increase in absenteeism due to cold-related discomfort. Local authorities have issued advisories urging people to dress warmly, limit outdoor exposure during peak cold hours, and ensure heating systems are functioning safely.
Experts attribute the early chill to a north‑western cold wave that has moved southward, interacting with the region's typical winter pattern. While the cold spell is expected to last a few more days, temperatures are forecast to gradually rise as the week progresses, returning to the usual winter range for Delhi-NCR.
Businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors are adjusting to the weather shift, with increased demand for warm clothing, hot beverages, and indoor entertainment options. The early winter also offers a reminder for commuters to stay vigilant on roads that may become slick due to early morning frost.
Overall, the early onset of winter underscores the variability of seasonal patterns in northern India, prompting both citizens and officials to prepare for colder conditions ahead of the traditional winter schedule.