Delhi Weather: Fog envelopes city as temperature drops to 7°C
February 06, 2024 10:38 ISTThe maximum temperature is expected to settle around 20 degrees Celsius, it said, adding that the humidity recorded at 95 percent at 8.30 am.
The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 20 degrees Celsius, it said, adding that the humidity recorded at 95 percent at 8.30 am.
The average maximum temperature in Delhi this month stood at 17.7 degrees Celsius, the lowest in 13 years, according to an official data till Tuesday. The average minimum temperature in the national capital during the same period was pegged at 6.2 degrees Celsius, the second lowest in 13 years.
Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha: The weather in Ayodhya is anticipated to experience "cold day" conditions on Monday, with the maximum temperature likely to range from 15 to 17 degrees Celsius.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia issued additional guidelines to airlines amid a delay in flights.
Delhi faces its coldest spell of the winter with a minimum temperature of 3.5 degrees Celsius, marking the season's lowest. The Central Pollution Control Board records a 'severe' Air Quality Index (AQI) at 447, accompanied by dense fog, the longest this season.
The leader of the opposition and former chief minister said the government should declare a minimum relief of Rs 25,000 per acre and also ensure appropriate compensation for farmers under crop insurance.
About 30 flights, including international ones, were delayed at the Delhi airport due to the fog and low visibility, said the airport authorities on Tuesday. The arrival of 14 trains was also delayed due to foggy conditions, officials said.
A blanket of fog covered the city in the early hours reducing visibility.
An 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', 401 and 450 'severe' and above 450 'severe-plus'.
Meanwhile, the weatherman has also predicted an increase in fog in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab from November 28.
There is a possibility of moderate to heavy rain at some places in Udaipur and Jodhpur division, and some places could see hailstorm and strong winds of 30-40 kmph, the official said.
Noida witnessed air quality in 'very poor' category as well with AQI soaring to 322. According to the AQI scale, the air quality check between 0 and 50 is 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 450 'severe'.
The Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Hamoon' over Northeast Bay of Bengal lay centered at 2330 hours IST on Tuesday night about 420 km east-southeast of Digha (West Bengal), 150 km east-southeast of Khepupara (Bangladesh) and 80 km south-southwest of Chittagong (Bangladesh), said IMD.
In a surprise change of weather, Delhi-NCR witnessed dense fog giving an experience of the arrival of winter. The temperature dropped to 15 degrees Celsius in the region.
An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'.
New Delhi: The weather department has forecast a generally cloudy sky for Tuesday with the possibility of light rain or thundershowers.
The timelapse video of a shelf cloud which was recorded on Saturday covering a Brazilian town has gone viral leaving people stunned.
Maharashtra weather: Nagpur city received torrential downpours from Friday midnight. According to the weather department, Nagpur airport reported 106 mm of rainfall till 5:30 am.
Rains continue to batter several districts in Rajasthan including Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Ganganagar, Pratapgarh, Dholpur, Banswara and Rajsamand on Tuesday.
Gujarat: Taking to social media platform, X, the Gujarat government's Directorate of Information, said, "157 people trapped in water in Lakeshwari village of Baid taluka were shifted to a safe place."
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