Cold wave may start after rain in Delhi-NCR, cold wave alert issued

New Delhi. Cold has knocked in Delhi-NCR. While the morning temperature was recorded at 8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the heavy rain in the evening further increased the effect of cold. A video of rain has surfaced from Pandara Park, seeing which it can be estimated that the cold may increase further in the coming days. In such a situation, those going out of the house are being advised to wear adequate warm clothes.

Morning weather and air quality

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in Delhi on Sunday morning was 8 degrees Celsius, which is two degrees below the average. With this, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) of the city was recorded at 276 in the ‘poor’ category.

cold wave warning

IMD scientist Dr. Naresh Kumar said that there may be light to moderate snowfall in the Himalayas on December 8 and 9. Due to its effect, light rain is expected in Punjab and Haryana and light rain in Delhi-NCR. With the advancement of western disturbance after December 9, there is a possibility of cold wave conditions in North India. The temperature will start falling from December 10, due to which cold may increase in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh.

Caution is necessary

The Meteorological Department has advised people to be alert regarding cold and cold wave. Diseases can increase due to cold, so go out of the house only with warm clothes and other necessary precautions.

Current condition of Delhi

While the effect of cold has increased after the rain, the air quality in the city is already in poor condition. In such a situation, Delhiites should be prepared to face the double crisis of cold and pollution.