What is the weather forecast for Delhi on Friday?

Delhi is under an orange alert for Friday, with dense to very dense fog expected.

How is Delhi's air quality currently?

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) is currently in the 'very poor' category and has been for seven consecutive days.

When will Delhi's temperature drop significantly?

A sharp dip in minimum temperatures is expected after January 4, potentially dropping below 5°C by the second week of January.

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Delhi Chokes: Fog, Cold, and Pollution Grip New Year

2 Jan

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Summary

Delhi faces ongoing fog, cold, and high pollution levels.
Dense fog expected with an orange alert for Friday.
AQI remains in 'very poor' category, with slight improvement noted.

Delhi Chokes: Fog, Cold, and Pollution Grip New Year

Delhi experienced a grim start to the new year, with thick fog, cold weather, and persistent pollution continuing to affect the city. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Friday, forecasting dense to very dense fog, with a yellow alert for moderate to dense fog on Saturday. Although Thursday did not officially register as a 'cold day,' maximum temperatures were two degrees below normal, accompanied by overcast skies and no sunshine. These conditions are attributed to a combination of shallow fog and upper-level cloudiness.

On Thursday, the maximum temperature at Safdarjung was 17.3°C, and the minimum was 10.6°C. This contrasts with Wednesday, which saw Delhi's coldest December day since 2019. Visibility was significantly reduced, with Palam and Safdarjung recording 500 meters, leading to delays in train services and over 500 flights at Delhi airport. Despite isolated drizzles, the air quality index (AQI) remained at 380, classifying it as 'very poor' for the seventh consecutive day.