Chandigarh experienced its coldest night in nine years, with the minimum temperature dropping to 2.8 degrees Celsius. Dense fog and a severe cold wave gripped the Tricity region, causing ground frost and mist. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for dense fog and cold wave conditions, with forecasts predicting continued cold and potential scattered showers. The extreme weather also led to flight cancellations and delays at the local airport.