Delhi weather: Rainfall, dense fog likely amid sharp drop in temperature, IMD issues yellow alert on...
Delhi weather: The IMD said dense to very dense fog (visibility< 50 m) is expected to be reported in most parts of Punjab and in some parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, Delhi.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert, predicting rainfall and thunderstorm in Delhi NCR on Saturday. Light rainfall may occur around 5 pm on Saturday, as per Google updates. However, the IMD forecast read, " Generally cloudy sky. Very light rain/drizzle in the morning hours."
Temperature drop: The maximum temperature on Saturday is likely to settle at 15 degrees Celsius, and minimum temperature at 8 degrees Celsius.
On January 9, Delhi experienced a significant drop in temperature as cold wave conditions and inclement weather enveloped the city. As per the IMD's data, Delhi recorded 6.4 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Thursday.
As compared to the last few days, the temperature recorded at around 5.30 am was plunging between 8 degrees to 11 degrees Celsius.
Fog alert: The IMD said dense to very dense fog (visibility< 50 m) is expected to be reported in most parts of Punjab and in some parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, Delhi. "Moderate to dense fog at most places with very dense fog at isolated places in the early morning/morning hours," the weather department said in a press release. "Smog/shallow to moderate fog in the morning," it added.
Flight status: The Delhi Airport posted on X that low visibility procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. "All flight operations are presently normal. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," it said.
In an update around 6 am, the Delhi Airport warned, “While landings and take offs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.”
Delhi air quality: The air quality in the national capital dropped to ‘severe quality’. The Air Quality Index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered 'good,' 51 and 100 'satisfactory,' 101 and 200 'moderate,' 201 and 300 'poor,' 301 and 400 'very poor,' and 401 and 500 'severe.'
Delhi forecast for next seven days:
As the cold wave continued, many homeless individuals sought refuge in night shelters. A night shelter on Lodhi Road was seen with all its beds occupied.
The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has established 235 pagoda tents to offer shelter to the homeless. Night shelters have also been set up across various locations in the national capital, including AIIMS, Lodhi Road, and the Nizamuddin flyover.
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First Published:11 Jan 2025, 07:40 AM IST
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