The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 11.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, which is three degrees above normal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted medium to thick fog throughout the day and the maximum temperature is expected to reach 24 degrees Celsius.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 341 at 6 am on Sunday, which is in the ‘very poor’ category. Yellow alert has been issued on Sunday for dense fog.
The air quality in Delhi remains worrying as AQI levels are very high in many areas. It is 418 in Anand Vihar, 407 in Vivek Vihar and 401 in Wazirpur, 384 in Ashok Vihar, 372 in Jahangirpuri and 375 in Punjabi Bagh, all are in ‘very poor’ category. 367 AQIs have been registered in Patparganj, 338 in Bawana and 367 in Rohini. While RK Puram has AQI 358 and Najafgarh is 282 despite being low.
The weather is changing in Delhi, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for moderate to dense fog on Sunday. Despite the fog, the temperature is expected to remain relatively lighter. Delhi’s maximum temperature is likely to be 24 ° C and the minimum temperature is 9 ° C.
According to IMD, the maximum temperature of the city is moving beyond the limit of 22–26 ° C and minimum 10–12 ° C, which is a sign of the onset of light season. While the morning and nights are still cold, the heat of the day is visible, the temperature is reaching 25 ° C.
In response to the level of rising pollution, the Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) activated phase 3 restrictions under the Gradened Response Action Plan (GARP) on 29 January. The purpose of these measures is to prevent air pollution by taking strict control over construction activities, vehicles emissions and other pollution sources.
Delhi is struggling with bad air quality and dual challenge of unstable weather. The residents of Delhi have been appealed to take necessary precautions. This involves limiting external activities, wearing masks and using air purifiers to reduce the health risks associated with deteriorating air quality.