The outskirts of Gurgaon recorded minus 1.0 degrees Celsius on January 12, 2026, with layers of ground frost covering open areas. Weatherman Navdeep Dahiya reported that severe cold wave conditions led to ice formation due to freezing dew in sub-zero temperatures.
On X, Weatherman Navdeep Dahiya posted “Freezing Cold Outskirts of #Gurgaon recorded -1.0°c with layers of ground #Frost everywhere on 12th Jan, 2026 A severe #Coldwave led to layer of Ice due to freezing of dew in sub zero temps in open areas of #Delhi NCR, #Haryana #Rajasthan & #Punjab today.”
In a video posted from the location, Navdeep said, “Hi guys, weatherman Navdeep Dahiya. I am in the outskirts of Gurgaon, Haryana right now and it’s freezing, nearly -1 degree Celsius outside right now.”
He showed the outdoor sensor reading and added, “Gurgaon city is like 45 km or west to me. There is ground frost everywhere. If you can see this, these are ice. This is also called ‘pala’. This is proper ice and on the ground as well it has completely frozen.”
He continued, “A lot of areas in the outskirts are seeing sub-zero temperature today in minus. And frost everywhere across Delhi and nearby Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab. In the rural areas it is in sub-zero today and you can see frost over here, even in cities you can.”
The freezing temperatures created visible frost layers everywhere in the open areas surrounding Gurgaon. The cold wave has affected multiple states across northern India, prompting authorities to issue weather alerts and take protective measures for residents.
Delhi also recorded a minimum temperature of 4.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, which was 2.6 degrees above the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for cold wave conditions in the national capital, with minimum temperatures falling below 4.1 degrees Celsius in some areas.
School Closures Extended
Cold wave conditions prevailed at isolated places throughout the Delhi NCR region. The meteorological department sounded a red alert for many regions in Rajasthan, including Sikar, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, and Nagaur, due to the harsh weather conditions.
Several state governments have extended winter holidays in response to the severe cold wave. Schools in Delhi and Haryana will remain closed until January 15, 2026. Punjab has extended school holidays until January 13, while Rajasthan schools in Jaipur and Sikar will stay shut until January 14.
In Jharkhand’s Ranchi district, schools will remain closed for students up to class six until January 14. Classes from seven to twelve will start from 10 am during this period. Noida schools up to class eight have been ordered to remain shut until January 15.
Telangana schools will remain closed until January 16 due to Sanskriti holidays. The Katihar district administration in Bihar has suspended classes up to eighth standard in all government and private schools until January 10.
Safety Measures, Public Advisory
The decision to close schools has been taken considering student safety and welfare amid extreme cold weather conditions. Dense fog and cold waves have made it difficult for students to attend physical classes safely. School administrations across affected states have advised parents and students to contact them directly for any confusion or queries regarding reopening dates.
Authorities recommend residents take precautions during early morning hours when temperatures drop to their lowest. The frost formation in open areas indicates the severity of the cold wave affecting the region. Weather officials expect cold conditions to persist in the coming days across northern India.
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