Weather Update: Rising minimum temperatures recorded in Punjab and Haryana; Delhi AQI worsens

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh, on Saturday reported that the average minimum temperatures in Punjab and Haryana have increased.

Punjab records above-normal minimum temperatures

The department reported that the minimum temperature in Punjab remained above normal, whereas the temperature in Haryana fell within its normal range.

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According to the 8:30 AM IMD data on Sunday morning, Punjab's average minimum temperature increased by 1°C and continued to remain 1.8°C above normal temperature.

Firozpur records the lowest temperature in Punjab

The state recorded its lowest minimum temperature in Firozpur (KVK AWS), which reached 8.2°C.

The two major weather stations in Punjab reported identical temperatures of 8.6°C, which both Amritsar and Bathinda registered.

The three locations of Faridkot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur all reported 9.0°C. Chandigarh registered a temperature of 10.4°C while Ludhiana experienced 11.6°C. Patiala saw a minimum temperature of 12.8°C, and Mohali recorded 13.4°C. The IMD confirmed that no rainfall was reported in Punjab during the past 24 hours.

Haryana sees a slight rise in minimum temperatures

Haryana experienced an average minimum temperature rise of about 1.3°C, which remained near-normal temperature values.

Mahendragarh records the state’s lowest temperature

The state recorded its lowest minimum temperature at Mahendragarh (AWS), which reached 8.9°C.

Major Haryana stations report morning readings

Haryana's major stations recorded their first temperature measurement of the day. Hisar recorded 10.0°C, while Sirsa (AWS) reported 10.7°C. Bhiwani registered 10.5°C, and Rohtak recorded 11.2°C. Karnal (Uchani) saw 11.6°C, and Kaul (Kaithal) reported 11.3°C. Ambala recorded 13.4°C, and Chandigarh again noted 10.4°C.

The previous 24 hours brought no rainfall to Haryana, which experienced the same weather conditions as Punjab.

The IMD reported that minimum temperatures throughout the area maintained their current upward movement.

The new conditions show less severe temperature drops during the morning hours as they create warmer conditions than previous days.

Delhi’s air quality slips into ‘poor’ category

The air quality in Delhi has reached the 'poor' category, raising concerns about the ongoing pollution in the capital.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported the Air Quality Index (AQI) measured '221' at 7 am on Sunday. The area of Mundka recorded '275', followed by Anand Vihar with '265', Bawana with '241', Rohini with '250', Dwarka with '221' and ITO Delhi with '213', indicating many areas falling under the 'poor' category.

Political reactions to the rising air pollution

The rising pollution levels, which have become a major environmental problem, are prompting political leaders to respond to the poor AQI situations.

The opposition Aam Aadmi Party has accused the government of mishandling air quality data. The AAP has raised doubts about the reliability of the city's pollution monitoring system.

The morning temperatures in Punjab and Haryana developed more slowly than in Delhi, which suffers from changing air quality conditions throughout the day.