Delhi weather, temperature today: Cloudy morning in NCR, drizzle in parts of national capital; higher reaches receive fresh snowfall in Himachal

Delhi weather, temperature today: Clouds shrouded the skies over parts of the national capital on Wednesday morning. Light rainfall is predicted over Delhi under the influence of an intense western disturbance affecting northwest India.

The national capital is also likely to witness cloudy skies and light rain on Republic Day. The city had recorded a maximum temperature of 25.9 degrees Celsius on Monday -- the highest in the month in four years -- according to India Meteorological Department data.

Clouds trap heat that gets through during the day, keeping night-time temperatures above normal. However, cloudy weather reduces daytime temperatures by preventing exposure to the sun. 

Cold wave intensifies as higher reaches receive snowfall in Himachal Pradesh

The cold wave tightened its grip in Himachal Pradesh as tribal areas and higher reaches received light to moderate snowfall while the mid and low hilly areas witnessed light intermittent rains.

The Rohtang pass top received 30 cm of snow followed by North Portal and South Portal of Atal Tunnel getting 17.5 cm and 15 cm snowfall respectively. Solang and Jalorijyot received 7.7 cm, Kukumseri, Keylong, Chaudhar and Tindi got 5 cm of snow each. 

Drizzle and mild rain was witnessed at several places, including Manali (11 mm), Chamba (7 mm), Bilaspur (5 mm), Una (2 mm), as well as Shimla, Sundernagar and Bhuntar (1 mm) each.