On Monday, remoted locations in Delhi witnessed chilly wave situations and dense fog.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall, dense fog, and chilly wave situations in a number of components of India. Delhi and surrounding areas are anticipated to expertise a mixture of climate occasions, together with remoted rainfall and foggy situations.
Delhi-NCR climate
On Monday, remoted locations in Delhi witnessed chilly wave situations and dense fog. The most temperature was recorded at 17.3°C, two notches under the seasonal common, whereas town’s minimal temperature is more likely to settle round 7°C. An orange alert has been issued for dense fog in the area.
Air high quality stays a priority, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ class. Anand Vihar station recorded an AQI of 374 on Monday morning, reflecting excessive air pollution ranges.
A contemporary western disturbance is anticipated to deliver scattered rainfall and snowfall exercise to Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from Tuesday night time over the subsequent three days. Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi-NCR, and Uttar Pradesh are additionally more likely to see remoted rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning on January 15 and 16.
Temperatures throughout Northwest and Central India are anticipated to drop by 2-3°C over the subsequent two days, adopted by a gradual rise of 2-4°C later in the week.
Fog prediction
Dense fog is more likely to have an effect on visibility in remoted pockets of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan on Monday. Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh are anticipated to expertise dense to very dense fog in many areas, whereas components of Uttar Pradesh can also see related situations.
Jammu and Kashmir climate
The Kashmir valley is anticipated to stay principally cloudy with dry climate till January 18, besides for gentle snowfall at greater altitudes on January 15 and 16. Currently, the area is in the grip of ‘Chillai-Kalan,’ the harshest winter interval lasting till January 31, characterised by intense chilly and snowfall.
Residents in affected areas are suggested to remain up to date on climate alerts and take essential precautions throughout this era of fluctuating climate situations.
