The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in Delhi for the next four days. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain and strong winds with thunder and lightning in the national capital on December 27 and 28. Apart from this, a warning of light to moderate fog has been issued in the morning on 26 and 29 December. This combination of cold, fog and rain can make winter more intense in the capital.
Weather forecast: what will happen when?
26 December: Fog and drizzle
- Morning: Light to moderate fog likely. Dense fog may also occur in some areas.
- Day: Partly cloudy.
- Evening/Night: Light rain or drizzle expected.
- temperature:
- Maximum: 23°C
- Minimum: 7°C
27-28 December: Strong winds and rain
- On December 27, there may be light to moderate rain with thunderstorms throughout the day.
- Strong winds: Expected to blow at a speed of 30-40 kilometers per hour.
- The cold will increase further due to rain and strong winds.
December 29: Double attack of cold, fog and light rain.
- Morning: Light to moderate fog, dense fog at some places.
- Day: Expected to be cloudy with light rain.
- This mixed weather can further intensify the cold.
Delhi temperature: signs of decline
- Minimum temperature on Wednesday 8.4°C was recorded, which is 1.5 degrees below the average.
- maximum temperature 22.4°C Which was 2 degrees more than normal.
- There is a possibility of further drop in the minimum temperature in the coming days.
dense fog and visibility
- Visibility reduced in some areas of Delhi on Wednesday morning. 100 meters Remained.
- There may be delays in traffic and flights due to dense fog in the morning on 26 and 29 December.
AQI: Pollution in very poor category
- Average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi 336 recorded, which is in the “very poor” category.
- According to CPCB, the pollution level at any monitoring station was not in the “severe” category till 4 pm.
Warnings and suggestions for Delhiites
- Caution against fog: Be cautious in road traffic due to low visibility in the morning.
- Health Attention: Due to poor AQI, elderly and children should be more cautious.
- Use of warm clothes: The cold will increase due to rain and strong winds.
