On Tuesday morning, Delhi saw a drop in temperature and cold winds, marking a noticeable chill compared to the previous days. The minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 6.6 degrees Celsius, with a light fog covering parts of the city. On the previous day, the minimum temperature had been 7.8 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain in Delhi on February 1. Additionally, the department has predicted foggy conditions for the next four days, starting January 28, with minimum temperatures expected to range between 7 and 11 degrees Celsius.
The temperature has been steadily falling since Thursday, when Delhi recorded a low of 11 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD, cold wave conditions are likely to persist in isolated areas of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana today.
The IMD also reports that dense to very dense fog will continue to affect parts of Uttar Pradesh during the night and early morning hours until January 30. In Odisha’s Bhubaneswar, dense fog has also led to reduced visibility.
In terms of air quality, Delhi’s AQI (Air Quality Index) was recorded at 258, placing it in the “poor” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. On Saturday at 8 AM, the air quality had been in the “moderate” category, with an AQI reading of 191. The AQI scale is as follows: 0-50 (Good), 51-100 (Satisfactory), 101-200 (Moderate), 201-300 (Poor), 301-400 (Very Poor), and 401-500 (Severe).
Meanwhile, despite the chilly weather, a large number of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take part in the Mahakumbh Mela. The IMD has predicted a minimum temperature of 8-10 degrees Celsius in Prayagraj over the next three days. The second Shahi Snan, scheduled for January 29, will coincide with Mouni Amavasya, and is expected to attract even more visitors to the city.
