Weather Report: Delhi wrapped in dense fog, IMD issues yellow alert; know weather update

New Delhi: Dense fog was observed in Delhi on Monday morning, reducing visibility to 100 meters in areas like Palam and Safdarjung. Delhi's average air quality index was recorded at 210, which falls in the poor category. According to the Meteorological Department, partly cloudy conditions will prevail in Delhi and the NCR until February 8th. Fog may also cause disruptions in the morning. The Meteorological Department has predicted fog in various parts of Delhi-NCR tomorrow, Tuesday.

What is weather alert for fog tomorrow?

The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for moderate fog in many places and dense fog in some areas tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd. Partly cloudy conditions will prevail during the day. The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate fog in the morning on February 4th and 5th. Partly cloudy conditions are also expected on both days. Cold winds are expected to blow at a speed of 5 to 10 kilometers per hour from February 3rd to 5th.

What about cold winds?

The Meteorological Department has predicted that a Western Disturbance is likely to hit the Western Himalayas on February 5th. This will also affect the weather in Delhi. The Meteorological Department has predicted partly cloudy conditions during the day and strong cold winds in various parts of Delhi and the NCR on February 6th and 7th. Wind speeds can reach 20 to 30 kilometers per hour. Light to moderate fog will prevail in the morning.

What will the temperature be?

Partly cloudy conditions and light to moderate fog in the morning are also expected in Delhi and NCR areas on February 8th. The Meteorological Department has predicted that the minimum temperature in Delhi will be recorded between 7 and 9 degrees Celsius on February 3rd. In Delhi, the minimum temperature is expected to range from 8 to 10 degrees Celsius from February 4th to 6th, and from 9 to 11 degrees Celsius on February 7th and 8th.

On Monday, Delhi's air quality remained in the poor category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) had dropped to 184 in the morning due to increased wind speed, but it rose to 210 by evening. Due to slower wind speeds expected over the next two days, little improvement in air quality is anticipated. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average levels of PM10 and PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR on Monday evening at 4 PM were 166 and 94 micrograms per cubic meter, respectively. This is approximately 1.75 times the permissible limit.