Delhi hit with brutal cold wave as temperature drops to 3 degrees, IMD issues or ...
Residents in Delhiwoke up to an extremely cold morning on January 13, as a severe cold wave swept across the city. The India Meteorological Department(IMD) said the temperature at Safdarjung dropped to 3.2°C, making it the coldest morning of this season.IMD has issued an orange alert for the day, warning that many parts of the city will continue to experience cold wave to severe cold wave conditions. Dense fog was also reported early in the morning, affecting visibility and causing travel disruptions.
The cold was felt across Delhi, but South and West Delhi recorded the harshest temperatures. Here’s how different weather stations performed:
At Lodhi Road, the minimum temperature was 3.0°C. At Safdarjung, the minimum temperature stood at 3.2°C. At Ayanagar, the temperature touched 3.2°C. At Palam, it dropped to 3.3°C. In the Ridge area, the minimum was 4.1°C. At Jafarpur, the temperature was relatively higher at 4.8°C.
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IMD declares a ‘Cold Wave’ in the plains when the minimum temperature falls to 4°C or below, or when it is 4.5 degrees lower than what is normal for the season.
Forecast for the day
The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 20°C and 21°C. The sky will stay clear throughout the day, with bright sunshine likely to bring some comfort during the afternoon.
Northwesterly winds blowing at 5–10 kmph will continue, which means the wind chill will still make the weather feel colder, according to the IMD data.
Fog may return late tonight and early on January 14, with shallow to moderate intensity.
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Air Quality in ‘very poor’ category
Delhi’s air quality remains a serious concern. As of 6 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 324 – falling in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer app. Area-wise readings also showed troubling levels: Anand Vihar reported 394, Burari Crossing 300, IGI Airport 270, Jahangirpuri 367, Lodi Road 252, Bawana 377 and Narela 363.
Low wind speed and high humidity are preventing pollutants from dispersing.
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