Breaking news:
Champions Trophy Final: India and New Zealand Set for Title Showdown After 25 Years | "Essential for Progress": BJP's Annamalai Backs Centre's Three-Language Policy | Alia Bhatt Calls Daughter Raha the Family's "New Girlfriend," Recalls Starting Acting at 17
Logo

Delhi Shivers as Minimum Temperature Dips Below 5 degrees Celsius; Air Quality Falls to 'Very Poor'

Delhi-NCR residents faced a frosty morning with temperatures dropping below 5 degrees Celsius and worsening air quality reaching the 'very poor' category 

16-12-2024
image
   

Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to yet another frigid morning on Monday, with the average minimum temperature dipping below 5 degrees Celsius for the second day in a row.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 4.5°C at 5:30 am, with some areas registering even lower temperatures. Pusa witnessed a minimum of 3.5°C, while Ayanagar recorded 4°C. Meanwhile, Najafgarh experienced relatively milder conditions, with the minimum temperature at 6.2°C.

On December 15, the region had similarly cold conditions, with the minimum temperature dropping to 4.9°C. IMD predicts that the cold wave in Delhi may intensify in the coming days, accompanied by shallow fog due to calm winds and elevated humidity levels.

A cold wave is officially declared in the plains when the minimum temperature falls to 4°C or below or if it drops 4.5–6.4°C below the seasonal average. With temperatures nearing these thresholds, residents of the national capital are facing frosty mornings and bracing against the biting chill.

The IMD has also issued a cold wave warning for several northern states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, and parts of western Uttar Pradesh, among others.

Adding to the discomfort, Delhi’s air quality deteriorated further, slipping into the ‘very poor’ category on Monday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 334 at 4 am. The previous evening saw the AQI rise to 307, moving from the higher end of the ‘poor’ category to ‘very poor.’

The combination of adverse weather conditions, low wind speeds, and high humidity contributed to the spike in pollution levels. An AQI between 301 and 400 is classified as ‘very poor,’ which can have significant health impacts, especially on vulnerable groups.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, as residents contend with both harsh winter temperatures and worsening air quality.

Image

Pope Francis Remains Stable Amid Battle with Double Pneumonia

Pope Francis, recovering from a severe respiratory infection, remains stable but under close medical

Read More
Image

Gautam Gambhir Defends Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy, Stresses Impact Over Stati

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir backed captain Rohit Sharma, emphasizing that his aggressive app

Read More
Image

India Overcomes Australia to Reach Third Consecutive ICC Final in Champions T

Team India delivered a commanding performance to defeat Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-

Read More