With the maximum temperature in Delhi reaching 22.6 degrees Celsius, one notch above normal, the city experienced a slightly warmer day accompanied by shallow fog in the morning. The minimum temperature, on the other hand, dropped to 6.8 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal.
While the day remained sunny, the city is expected to witness clouds hovering over it on Tuesday evening due to the impact of a western disturbance. The weather department has forecasted strong winds and rain in Delhi on Wednesday, while hilly areas, particularly Jammu and Kashmir, may experience snowfall. Consequently, the city’s temperature is likely to decrease in the following days.
Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the regional weather forecasting center at the India Meteorological Department, stated, The city on Monday saw shallow fog with visibility at 700m at Safdarjung and around 1000m in Palam. The cloudiness on Sunday, caused by the arrival of a western disturbance, improved towards Monday. The impact of the western disturbance may show up again on Wednesday, with clouds overcast from late Tuesday night.
Today, the maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 22 and 8 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Meanwhile, there has been a slight improvement in the air quality, moving from the very poor category to the upper end of the poor category. However, forecasting agencies anticipate a further deterioration to severe levels. The air quality index (AQI) currently stands at 353 on a scale of 0 to 500, a slight improvement from the previous day’s 365.
Regarding the air quality, the sub-committee of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stated, The spurt in Delhi’s average AQI projected/ forecasted for tomorrow by IMD/ IITM is likely for a short duration before returning to the very poor category owing to improved meteorological conditions, including gusty winds with a probability of rain. Further, the overall outlook for subsequent days projects Delhi’s average AQI to stay in the poor/very poor category. Therefore, after reviewing the overall air quality scenario and relevant aspects, the sub-committee decided not to invoke Stage III of GRAP at this stage,
As we move forward, it is crucial to remain prepared for the upcoming weather changes in Delhi, including rain and a decrease in temperature. This information will help the residents plan their activities accordingly and take necessary precautions if required.
In summary, Delhi can expect rain on Wednesday accompanied by strong winds. Hill stations, especially Jammu and Kashmir, may receive snowfall. The slight improvement in air quality is expected to worsen again in the coming days. It is advisable to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take appropriate measures to stay safe and comfortable during this period.
