Delhi Weather Update: Cold Wave and Dense Fog Alert for 13 States, No Rain Expected in Delhi
Delhi Weather Update - Cold Wave and Dense Fog Alert for 13 States, No Rain Expected in Delhi
A severe cold wave is currently gripping several states across India, including the national capital, Delhi. Many areas are experiencing dense fog in the morning hours, leading to Importantly reduced visibility and causing inconvenience for commuters and daily activities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave alert for the next two days,. Indicating that these harsh conditions are expected to persist over a large part of the country.
Severe Cold and Dense Fog Across North India
North Indian states are particularly affected by the intense cold, which has impacted daily life. Delhi and several other regions are witnessing dense fog during the morning, severely reducing visibility. This low visibility poses challenges for people traveling on roads and those moving around on foot, while major metropolitan cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Shimla, and Kolkata have also recorded a notable drop in their minimum temperatures, underscoring the widespread nature of this cold wave.Cold Wave Warning for Multiple States
The Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave warning for various states from December 17 to December 20. The states under this warning include Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, and North Interior Karnataka. These regions are expected to experience intense cold in the coming days. Alongside the cold wave, there is a high probability of dense fog persisting in. The morning hours across these states, which could further reduce visibility and disrupt routine activities.Significant Drop in Temperatures and Record Lows
Many parts of the country have recorded a substantial drop in temperatures. In regions like Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, minimum temperatures have been recorded between 5°C and 10°C in several locations. The lowest minimum temperature in the plains of India was recorded at 4. 8°C in Adampur (Punjab) and Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), highlighting the severity of the cold, while hilly states are also experiencing minimum temperatures below 5°C, subjecting residents to extremely cold conditions. The IMD forecasts that minimum temperatures in these states could drop further by 1-2°C over the next 24 hours, intensifying the cold spell.Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast
For the Delhi-NCR region, the Meteorological Department's forecast indicates no possibility of rain over the next 24 hours. On December 17, Delhi is expected to have a clear sky, although light fog will be present in the morning. The maximum temperature in Delhi is likely to range between 23 to 25°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to be between 09 to 11°C, while winds are anticipated to blow from the west at a speed of approximately 15 kmph in the morning, maintaining a similar speed and direction in the afternoon. On December 18, Delhi's sky will be partly cloudy, with light fog expected to persist in the morning.No Relief from Air Pollution
Residents of Delhi aren't expected to get any significant relief from air pollution in the immediate future. On Wednesday, the national capital continued to be enveloped by a thick layer of smog, indicating persistently poor air quality. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 341 in Anand Vihar and 360 in the ITO area. Both these readings fall into the 'very poor' category. While a slight improvement in air quality was observed in Delhi on Tuesday, the AQI remained in the 'very poor' category. After remaining in the 'severe' category for three days, the pollution level has now shifted to 'very poor'. Due due to strong winds and the clearing of fog, but the situation remains a matter of serious concern.