Delhi Weather Today: Biting cold grips city; IMD warns fog and colder days ahead in Delhi-NCR

Delhi Weather Today: Sunday morning in Delhi - the national capital of India - began with strong winds and cold, with the temperature recorded at 6.6 degrees Celsius and a thin layer of fog affecting visibility in many areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for dense fog in Delhi-NCR on Sunday and Monday and warned of a cold wave. The department has cautioned that the weather conditions are likely to worsen in the next two days due to a sharp drop in temperature.

Delhi's AQI Today

Air quality has improved slightly, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping from the 'very poor' category to the 'poor' category. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city's average AQI was 298.

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Delhi's AQI in several areas

However, several areas in Delhi recorded AQI levels above 300. Nehru Nagar recorded the highest pollution level at 359, followed by Jahangirpuri at 347, Anand Vihar at 339 and RK Puram at 336.

According to CPCB data till 7 am, the AQI was recorded at

• 315 in Patparganj,
• 327 in Wazirpur,
• 317 in Vivek Vihar,
• 334 in Siri Fort,
• 320 in Rohini,
• 333 in Okhla Phase 2,
• 334 in Chandni Chowk and
• 308 in Dwarka Sector 8.

Delhi weather on Saturday

On Saturday, the national capital recorded its coldest morning of this winter season. According to IMD data, the minimum temperature at Safdarjung dropped to 4.2 degrees Celsius, the lowest in January in the last three years. Rain also lashed some parts of the city.

A thick layer of smog engulfed many areas on Saturday, while air quality across the capital remained in the "very poor" category. The overall air quality index (AQI) rose to 361, with several places crossing 300.

The weather remained cold during the day as well, with the maximum temperature settling below normal at 19.7 degrees Celsius, adding to the discomfort of the prolonged winter across the city.

Palam and Ayanagar recorded a minimum temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius, while Lodhi Road recorded 4.7 degrees Celsius and the Ridge area recorded 5.3 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature also remained low at various weather stations, ranging from 17.2 degrees Celsius at Palam to around 19 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung and Ayanagar.

FAQs

Q1. Does IMD issue weather warnings for Delhi-NCR?

Yes, the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for dense fog and cold wave conditions in Delhi-NCR for Sunday and Monday.

Q2. When a cold wave conditions declared?

According to the norms of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave conditions are declared when the minimum temperature falls 4.5 to 6.4 degrees Celsius below normal, depending on the local climatology.

Q3. How is Delhi’s air quality currently?

Delhi's overall AQI improved slightly to 298, which is in the 'poor' category, but it remained above 300 in many areas.

Q4. Which areas are most polluted?

Nehru Nagar (359), Jahangirpuri (347), Anand Vihar (339), and RK Puram (336) recorded the highest pollution levels.

With agencies inputs