Delhi residents woke up to shallow fog on Tuesday, but the India Meteorological Department (IMD) doesn't forecast fog over the next 12 hours. The minimum temperature in the city was 8.3 degrees Celsius, with a maximum expected at around 17 degrees, according to the IMD.
Visibility readings at Palam stood at 1,200 meters and Safdarjung recorded 500 meters by 8:30 a.m. The IMD noted signs of improvement in visibility, hinting at a gradual reduction in dense fog.
Fog intensity is classified into four types by the IMD: shallow, moderate, dense, and very dense, with corresponding visibility ranges. The ongoing fog affected train schedules, causing delays for at least 26 trains arriving in Delhi, varying across multiple routes. The highest delay reported was six hours.
Air quality remained 'very poor' across various stations, breaching the 'severe' threshold in Anand Vihar. PM2.5 levels stood at 380, PM10 reached 319, classifying the AQI as 'very poor' according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport T3, PM2.5 levels rated 'poor,' PM10 at 'moderate,' and CO level recorded 'satisfactory.'
The varying air quality levels indicate the city's continued struggle with pollution, emphasizing the need for consistent measures to improve air quality.
(With Agency Inputs)
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