Northern India experienced severe cold with temperatures nearing freezing on Monday, January 12, 2026. Haryana’s Gurugram and Punjab’s Bathinda recorded lows of 0.6°C, while Fatehpur in Rajasthan’s Sikar district dipped below zero to minus 0.4°C, according to meteorological reports. The NCR region including Faridabad and Rewari saw near sub-zero temps, causing ground frost. In Gurugram, ice formed on some vehicle windshields and dry grass became brittle. Frost was very visible especially in rural farm areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that cold and dense fog will continue to affect North India in coming days. Delhi’s minimum temperature dropped to 3.2°C, 4.2 degrees below average, marking its coldest January day since 2023. Maximums were a mild 20.6°C. Frost and fog led to reduced visibility and disrupted daily life in Rajasthan, where several districts recorded night temperatures below 8°C. Lunkaransar in Bikaner hit 0.4°C and Churu 1.3°C. Locals used bonfires to cope with the chill. Punjab and Haryana also faced severe cold with Chandigarh recording 3.3°C. Gurugram residents reported such cold was rare in years. The IMD advised caution, especially for children and the elderly. Farmers noted frost benefits wheat crops but harms vegetables like potatoes and mustard. Dr Anand Kumar suggested light irrigation to protect crops. Kashmir saw a slight rise in temps but remained below freezing. Srinagar’s low was minus 2.4°C, while Pulwama hit minus 6.5°C. Himachal Pradesh expects some rain and snow later this month. Uttar Pradesh experienced cold with eastern cities seeing daytime highs around 19°C and lows near 13°C. Calm winds and fog prevailed across many parts. The cold wave and fog are expected to continue, impacting daily routines and agriculture across northern India.