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Delhi Fog, Rain Alert: Winter Chill Intensifies
31 Jan
Summary
- Yellow alert issued for weekend rain, thunderstorms, and dense fog.
- Minimum temperature dropped to 7.7°C, expected to fall further.
- Air quality predicted to worsen to 'very poor' category.
New Delhi is bracing for a weekend of challenging weather as a yellow alert has been issued. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates moderate to dense fog, along with rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph. These conditions are expected to begin on Saturday and may persist into Monday, influenced by a passing western disturbance.
Temperatures have seen a significant drop, with the minimum recorded at 7.7°C on Friday, below the normal. This figure is expected to decrease further on Saturday before a potential rise on Sunday due to cloudy conditions. The capital's air quality remains a concern, currently in the 'poor' category and forecasted to decline to 'very poor' from Saturday through Monday.
