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Delhi Weather: A blanket of toxic smog continued to choke the national capital on Tuesday, with the air quality deteriorating further and plunging into the ‘Very Poor’ category. The worsening air quality comes as temperatures continue to drop, with the city bracing for a cold wave.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave alert for the national capital from December 3-6. Officials warn that the situation is likely to worsen in the next 48 hours as intensified fog and slower wind speeds trap pollution near the surface, further reducing visibility and pushing pollution levels higher, news agency PTI reported.

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Delhi Weather: Cold Wave To Grip From December 3

While Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius, which was slightly above normal (by 0.1 degrees Celsius) today, residents should prepare for a sharp dip in temperature.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that cold wave conditions are likely to be witnessed in isolated parts of the city starting December 3. The cold wave conditions will be accompanied by shallow fog, particularly during the morning hours.

Delhi Weather Forecast

- December 3: Mainly clear sky, shallow fog in the morning and cold wave at isolated spots. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 23-25 degrees Celsius and 7-9 degrees Celsius, respectively.

- December 4: Shallow fog in the morning and cold wave at isolated spots. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 22-24 degrees Celsius and 7-9 degrees Celsius, respectively.

- December 5: Shallow fog in the morning and cold wave is expected. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 22-24 degrees Celsius and 5-7 degrees Celsius, respectively.

- December 6: Partly clear sky, shallow fog in the morning and cold wave at isolated spots. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 23-24 degrees Celsius and 7-9 degrees Celsius, respectively.

- December 7-8: Shallow fog in the morning. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 23-26 degrees Celsius and 8-10 degrees Celsius, respectively.

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Smog Likely To Thicken

According to meteorologists, the combination of calm, north-westerly air movement with low temperatures and fog creates the ideal atmospheric conditions for smog to accumulate. As a result, residents will continue to experience poor visibility, pungent air, and potential breathing discomfort throughout the week, particularly during the early morning and late-night hours.

(With PTI Inputs)

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