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Delhi Chills: Fog Grips Capital, Orange Alert Issued
2 Jan
Summary
- Dense fog blankets Delhi, plunging temperatures to 9°C.
- IMD issues orange alert for cold wave and poor visibility.
- Light rainfall expected, intensifying the cold conditions.
As New Year celebrations commenced, a dense fog descended upon Delhi, drastically reducing visibility and ushering in extreme cold. Temperatures are expected to plummet further, with a minimum of 9 degrees Celsius anticipated. Consequently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the region, signaling the likelihood of cold wave conditions.
The forecast indicates that dull weather, characterized by cloud cover and light drizzle, will persist over Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) for the next few days. This shift in weather is attributed to a western disturbance influencing the western Himalayan region, which is expected to push colder air towards the plains.
Isolated pockets in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan may experience cold wave conditions until January 5. A cold wave is officially declared when minimum temperatures fall significantly below the normal average. The IMD's warnings emphasize the potential for intensified cold due to expected rainfall, making the chill feel more severe than usual.
