Delhi Weather Today: Cold havoc continues in Delhi-NCR. Even on the fifth day, there was the densest fog of this season along with shivering cold. Visibility reduced to almost zero, severely affecting normal life. The Meteorological Department has predicted that cold and fog will continue in the coming days.
fog and cold conditions
According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), on Saturday:
- maximum temperature: Likely to be 21°C.
- minimum temperature: Can drop up to 7°C.
- North-westerly winds will blow at a speed of four kilometers per hour.
- There will be moderate fog and mist in most areas. Dense fog is expected to persist in the morning.
Cold likely to increase till January 9,
The Meteorological Department has warned that the minimum temperature in Delhi may fall from 7°C to 5°C. Even after this there is no sign of improvement in temperature.
Pollution havoc: AQI in “very poor” category
Along with cold, pollution has also become a cause of trouble for the people of Delhi.
- AQI: Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 371, which falls in the “very poor” category.
- GRAP-3 implemented,
- BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars have been banned.
- Disabled persons are exempted.
a matter of relief: Pollution level was recorded in “satisfactory” category on Saturday morning. However, according to Sameer App data, 10 out of 32 monitoring centers recorded AQI more than 400, which falls in the “severe” category. These centers are located in areas like Jahangirpuri, Nehru Nagar, Okhla Phase-2, and Punjabi Bagh.
Fog disrupted rail and air traffic
The dense fog also affected Delhi’s rail and air transport.
- air travel,
- More than 100 flights were delayed on Friday morning.
- Visibility was recorded at zero meters at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- All runways are operating under the CAT-III system, capable of handling flights in low visibility.
- rail traffic,
- Due to fog, many trains are running late, causing problems to the passengers.
effect of day and night humidity
Maximum temperature in Delhi on Friday 1.9°C above average 21.2°C While the minimum temperature was recorded 7°C Remained.
- relative humidity during the day 74-100% Due to which the effect of cold increased further.
Advice for Delhiites
- Avoid leaving the house in the morning and night.
- Use warm clothes to avoid cold.
- Wear a mask, as the combination of cold and pollution can be hazardous to health.
- Be extra careful while driving in fog.
- Check the status of trains and flights in advance.
