Sub-zero temp in Kashmir, fog across North India: Winter chill deepens

New Delhi's weather woes persisted on Friday as dense fog engulfed the city. (PTI Photo)

Pedestrians crossing railway tracks amid morning fog in Patna. (PTI Photo)

North India is preparing for cold wave conditions, as temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the coming days. (Express Photo by Chitral Khambati)

While northern states grapple with cold waves, southern regions are likely to experience milder temperatures this January. (Express Photo by Chitral Khambati)

Central India, on the other hand, is expected to face a higher number of cold wave days, according to IMD’s predictions. (Express Photo by Chitral Khambati)

A picture of snow-covered mountains of Pir Panjal Range, Jammu and Kashmir. (PTI Photo)

The snow-covered peaks as viewed from Kotgarh village, located near Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. (PTI Photo)

A boatman on partially frozen Dal Lake in Srinagar. Fresh snowfall covered parts of Kashmir on Thursday, including the valley plains, with heavier snow in the higher areas, bringing a rise in minimum temperatures. (PTI Photo)

Vehicles moving on the Delhi-Gurugram expressway on a foggy winter morning. (PTI Photo)

Tourists enjoying at Solang Nala in Manali after the latest snowfall. (PTI Photo)

The NGT is currently hearing a petition filed by local residents alleging violations of forest regulations. (Representational)

A woman walks through thick fog on a winter morning in Gurugram. (PTI Photo)

Passengers wait for their train on a chilly winter morning in Jalandhar. (PTI Photo)

Police officers gather around a bonfire to keep warm on a cold, foggy day at Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. (PTI Photo)

Picture of a vendor riding his bicycle on a snowy winter day in Srinagar. (PTI Photo)