Delhi witnessed fog on Monday morning amid a downfall in mercury levels. The minimum visibility at IGI Airport between 5 and 8 AM was just 50 meters. Near Safdarjung, the minimum visibility was 150 meters between 5:30 and 7 AM. This affected flights, as well as road and rail traffic, reports jagran.com.
The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Tuesday and Wednesday. On both days, dense fog is expected in most parts of Delhi, and some areas might experience very dense fog. On Wednesday, due to the western disturbance, light intermittent rain may occur in the evening or night. After that, light rain is also likely on Thursday.
According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature in Delhi on Monday was recorded at 18.5°C, which is 1.4°C below normal. The minimum temperature was 9.4°C, which is 2°C above normal. In Palam, the maximum temperature was 15.5°C, and the minimum temperature was 9.6°C.
According to the weather body, the sky will be clear on Tuesday. However, there may be dense fog in most areas along with smog in the morning. Some areas may experience very dense fog. The maximum temperature is expected to be 19°C, while the minimum temperature may remain around 9°C.
Air Quality in Delhi May Reach "Severe" Category Today
On Monday, the air quality in Delhi was in the "poor" category. Meanwhile, major cities in the NCR region had air quality in the "moderate" category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the pollution levels in Delhi may increase on Tuesday. As a result, from Tuesday to Thursday, the air quality in Delhi could reach the "severe" category. According to CPCB, Delhi's Air Index was 248, Faridabad's was 126, Ghaziabad's was 160, Greater Noida's was 174, Gurugram's was 156, and Noida's Air Index was 167.