New Delhi: Dense fog has enveloped Delhi-NCR since Sunday night. In light of the situation, the Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for very dense fog in Delhi for Monday. According to the department, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 22 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature around 7 degrees Celsius.
e India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for very dense fog for Monday. The weather department has advised people to avoid traveling at night and between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m., especially on highways. Visibility was extremely low in most areas of the capital on Monday morning. The dense fog severely disrupted road, rail, and air traffic. Many trains and flights to and from Delhi were delayed, causing inconvenience to passengers at stations and airports. According to the weather department, the fog may persist for the next two days, making the effects of the cold more pronounced. However, some relief is expected with a brief sunshine in the afternoon. Light rain is also forecast on January 1st, which could bring a partial change in the weather.
Fog & Pollution Levels in Delhi
On Monday morning, the capital was shrouded in a thick blanket of fog. Visibility in most areas dropped drastically, making it difficult to see even a few feet away. The fog has affected road traffic, as well as rail and air services. Many trains and flights to and from Delhi have been delayed. Passengers are facing inconvenience at railway stations and airports. The administration has advised drivers to exercise caution and drive slowly.
Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory today morning at 9 AM. Passengers who plan to travel from Delhi Airport must look into it before proceeding.
Air pollution is continuously becoming serious in the capital Delhi. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), on Sunday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of 18 areas of Delhi was recorded above 400, which falls in the severe category. According to the data, the pollutants in Delhi’s air have been found to be more than three and a quarter times the prescribed standards.
Due to poor air quality, people are facing breathing problems, eye irritation and other health problems. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System, there is no possibility of relief from polluted air for the next three days. Due to the current weather conditions, the pollution level may remain high.
Delhi received better-than-normal rainfall during this monsoon season, resulting in better air quality than in previous years. However, pollution in the capital began to rise again in October after the monsoon retreated. On October 14th, Delhi’s air entered the “poor” category, and since then, there hasn’t been a single day when the Air Quality Index (AQI) has dropped below 200. During this period, Delhi’s air has consistently remained in the poor, very poor, severe, and very severe categories.
While pollution levels had improved slightly three days ago due to increased wind speeds, pollution is now rapidly increasing again due to the decrease in wind speeds. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s average AQI on Sunday was recorded at 390, which falls in the very poor category. On Saturday, the index was recorded at 385, meaning pollution levels have increased further in 24 hours.
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