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Lucknow Shrouded in Dense Fog, Visibility Plummets, Air Quality Suffers
Lucknow, India – Residents of Lucknow woke up to a city blanketed in exceptionally dense fog Wednesday morning, with visibility reduced to a mere 10 meters in some areas. The thick fog, described by some as entering homes, obscured buildings and forced drivers to navigate with headlights on.
The Meteorological Department predicts a maximum temperature of 23°C for the capital today. Tuesday saw persistent fog, keeping the maximum temperature at 19.1°C, 4.8 degrees below normal, while the minimum was 10.4°C, slightly above normal. Humidity remained high, reaching 95%.
The city’s air quality continues to be a concern. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Lucknow’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 168 as of Tuesday evening. Specific areas like Lalbagh (246), Aliganj (245), and Talkatora (222) experienced “poor” air quality.
Looking ahead, meteorologist Atul Kumar Singh forecasts dense to very dense fog in Lucknow and surrounding areas for the next two days. He also warns of cold wave conditions and a significant reduction in the difference between minimum and maximum temperatures.
The forecast for the next five days shows maximum temperatures remaining consistent around 25°C and minimum temperatures around 10-11°C.
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