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City Air Worsens: Yellow Alert for Cold Wave Issued
7 Jan
Summary
- Air quality index reached 303, entering the 'very poor' category.
- A yellow alert for cold wave is in effect until Thursday.
- Visibility dropped below 100 metres in several city stretches.
Air quality in the city declined sharply on Tuesday, entering the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 303. This deterioration followed a brief period of improvement, with the AQI being 240 on Monday. Thick haze enveloped the city, significantly reducing visibility to under 100 metres during the early morning hours.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for a cold wave, which is expected to persist until Thursday. Residents are advised to minimize outdoor exposure to the cold. Westerly winds at approximately 10 km per hour are contributing to these conditions, exacerbated by a western disturbance.
Similar dry weather and dense smog are forecast for the National Capital Region on Wednesday and Thursday. Farmers have been advised to adjust irrigation schedules for wheat, mustard, and field pea crops to mitigate the impact of potential fog. Gurugram recorded temperatures between 5.9°C and 14.1°C on Tuesday.
