Delhi-NCR continues to grapple with harsh cold wave conditions as the minimum temperature dipped to around 3.9 degrees Celsius on Friday, causing dense fog and disrupting travel across the region.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported zero visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, attributing it to extremely dense fog conditions. The adverse weather conditions led to delays for 23 trains bound for Delhi, with some experiencing delays of up to six hours. The impact of the dense fog extended beyond Delhi, affecting travel in various states.
Residents of Delhi woke up to a chilly and foggy morning, with the minimum temperature recorded at 3.9 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average. The IMD forecasts a maximum temperature of approximately 18 degrees Celsius for the day.
In addition to the challenging weather conditions, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was reported to be in the 'very poor' category. At the Anand Vihar area, PM2.5 levels remained in the 'very poor' category at 367, while PM10 levels reached 240, categorized as 'poor'.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) scale categorizes values from zero to 500, with ranges between zero and 50 considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
In the Dwarka Sector 8 area, PM2.5 levels were measured at 310, falling under the 'very poor' category, while PM10 levels stood at 139, categorized as 'moderate'.
Looking ahead, the IMD anticipates a maximum temperature of 19-20 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature ranging from 5 to 7 degrees Celsius throughout the upcoming week.
(With Agency Inputs)
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