New Delhi, January 21
Rains lashed most parts of north India today as icy winds swept the region, though minimum temperatures hovered slightly above normal in several areas. Delhiites witnessed a chilly morning with 4.8 millimetres of rains lashing the city causing a sudden decline in temperatures, throwing traffic out of gear. The maximum was recorded at 14.6 degree Celsius, seven notches below the normal and minimum temperature was recorded at 10.2 degree Celsius, three notches above normal.

The MET Department has said a fresh Western Disturbance (WD) would affect Jammu and Kashmir from today which could cause rainfall or snowfall at few places in the state.

The minimum temperature in the Kashmir Valley was recorded at 10.2 degree Celsius, three notches above the normal, while there was a slight respite from cold wave in the Valley and Ladakh region as minimum temperature increased in most parts.

Overnight rains also lashed parts of Rajasthan throwing life out of gear for locals even as Mount Abu, the sole hill station in the state, was the coldest at 3.6 degrees Celsius. Unconfirmed reports said three persons, including a 8-year-old girl, died due to cold in UPs Bhadoi district. PTI