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Delhi Shivers: Cold Wave Grips Capital, Lowest Since 2023
13 Jan
Summary
- Delhi experienced a cold wave for the second consecutive day.
- Minimum temperatures dropped to 3.2 degrees Celsius, well below average.
- The city's air quality remained in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 297.
The national capital, Delhi, is experiencing intense cold wave conditions for the second consecutive day, plunging temperatures to their lowest levels for January since 2023. The minimum temperature recorded was a frigid 3.2 degrees Celsius, a significant 4.2 notches below the seasonal average. This biting cold is compounded by widespread fog, with forecasts predicting clear skies but persistent morning fog and continuing cold wave conditions.
Several weather stations across Delhi reported maximum temperatures below normal, with Palam logging a particularly low 15.4 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures also saw a sharp decline across the city, with Lodhi Road recording 3.0 degrees Celsius. These conditions are consistent with the cold wave alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Adding to the residents' woes, Delhi's air quality has deteriorated, falling into the 'poor' category with a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 297. Several monitoring stations reported 'very poor' air quality, with the transport sector being a significant contributor to the pollution.
