North India battles cold wave, Delhi records lowest temperature in 4 days

NEW DELHI: Delhi experienced a drop in temperature accompanied by chilly winds on Tuesday morning, compared to recent days.

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 6.6 degrees Celsius, with a thin layer of fog blanketing parts of the city. On Monday, the minimum temperature stood at 7.8 degrees Celsius.


The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain in Delhi on February 1. Foggy conditions are also expected from January 28 for four days, with minimum temperatures likely to range between 7-11 degrees Celsius.

Since Thursday, when Delhi recorded a low of 11 degrees Celsius, the temperature has consistently declined. The IMD has warned of cold wave conditions likely in isolated areas of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana today.

"Dense to very Dense fog" conditions are expected to persist during night and early morning hours in parts of Uttar Pradesh until January 30, according to the Met Department.

In Odisha, Bhubaneshwar experienced dense fog on Tuesday, resulting in reduced visibility.

Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality was categorized as "poor" today, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 258, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. On Saturday at 8 am, the AQI was recorded in the "moderate" category at 191.

An AQI between 0-50 is considered "good," 51-100 "satisfactory," 101-200 "moderate," 201-300 "poor," 301-400 "very poor," and 401-500 "severe."

Despite the chilly conditions, large crowds gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela. The IMD predicts a minimum temperature of 8-10 degrees Celsius in Prayagraj for the next three days.

The Mahakumbh Mela is expected to attract more visitors today as the second Shahi Snan is scheduled for January 29, coinciding with Mauni Amavasya.