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Headline: Delhi Shivers Through Coldest Day Since 2020, Dense Fog Disrupts Visibility
New Delhi: The Indian capital was gripped by severe cold wave conditions on Wednesday, with the maximum temperature plummeting to 14.2 degrees Celsius, a significant 6.2 degrees below normal. This marks the coldest day the city has experienced since 2020.
Dense fog blanketed the city, severely reducing visibility in many areas. At Safdarjung, visibility dropped to a mere 50 meters between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM, while similar conditions were observed in Palam. Several areas of the city recorded even lower day time highs with Ayanagar at 13.1 degrees, and Palam at 13.6 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts cloudy skies and the possibility of light rainfall on New Year’s Day, potentially exacerbating the cold day conditions. According to meteorologists, a “cold day” is declared when the minimum temperature falls below 10 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is approximately 4.5 degrees below normal.
Skymet Weather anticipates very light and scattered rainfall in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on New Year’s Eve or January 1st due to a cyclonic circulation over Punjab and Haryana.
The combination of cold weather and dense fog has also contributed to poor air quality. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi was recorded at 373, placing it in the “very poor” category. Reduced wind speed and weak ventilation are preventing the dispersion of pollutants, contributing to the hazardous air conditions.
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