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Delhi Shivers: Cold Snap Meets Foggy Skies
30 Jan
Summary
- Minimum temperature dropped to 7.7 degrees Celsius, below normal.
- Forecast predicts light rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds.
- Delhi's AQI remains in the 'poor' category, with worsening air quality expected.
Delhi's weather station at Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 7.7 degrees Celsius, slightly below the usual for this time of year. Maximum temperatures saw an increase compared to the previous day, with various locations reporting highs between 18.5 and 23 degrees Celsius.
Partly cloudy skies are anticipated to become generally cloudy, accompanied by moderate to dense fog in the morning hours. There is a chance of light rain with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30-40 km/h expected towards the evening or night.
The city's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 253, categorized as 'poor'. Air quality deteriorated in the evening, with several monitoring stations recording 'poor' or 'very poor' AQI readings. Projections indicate a further worsening of air quality in the upcoming days.
Data indicates that the transport sector is a significant contributor to Delhi's pollution load, followed by industries. Waste burning, construction, and residential sectors also contribute to the overall pollution. Nearby NCR districts like Sonipat and Jhajjar also contribute to the regional pollution levels.
