Tuesday morning in Delhi and its neighboring regions welcomed residents with a chilly fog and a surprising drizzle, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The minimum temperature stood at 7.9 degrees Celsius, slightly above the seasonal average.
IMD forecasts suggest the maximum temperature might reach around 17 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a partly cloudy sky throughout the day.
At 8 a.m., Safdarjung recorded the lowest visibility of 500 meters, while Palam reported 300 meters visibility at 5 a.m. The weather department characterized the fog as shallow, a classification ranging from four types: shallow, moderate, dense, and very dense fog, based on visibility criteria.
The dense fog impacted travel, causing delays in 16 trains due to the cold wave and foggy conditions, according to Indian Railways.
Air quality in various parts of the city remained in the 'very poor' category. Anand Vihar showed PM2.5 levels at 354, categorized as 'very poor', while PM10 levels reached 243, classified as 'moderate'. The CO levels were at 129, also labeled 'moderate', according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) scale indicates 'good' between zero and 50, 'satisfactory' from 51 to 100, 'moderate' between 101 and 200, 'poor' from 201 to 300, 'very poor' from 301 to 400, and 'severe' between 401 and 500.
At the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport T3, PM2.5 levels stood at 320, categorized as 'very poor', while PM10 levels were at 177, classified as 'moderate'.
(With Agency Inputs)
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