The AQI is also in the 'very poor' category…
On Monday, 16 December 2024, People of Delhi-NCR woke up to another chilled morning as the average minimum temperature dropped below 5 degrees Celsius.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi registered a minimum temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am.
The temperature in many areas went even below 4.5 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature in Pusa was recorded at 3.5 degrees Celsius, while in Ayanagar, the minimum temperature was recorded at 4 degrees Celsius.
At Najafgarh, the temperature was 6.2 degrees Celsius. Earlier, on December 15.
As per IMD, in the coming days, Delhi may witness an increase in the cold wave with slight fog in various parts due to calm winds and high humidity.
The weather department has also issued a cold wave warning for certain states of northern India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh, among other states.
A cold wave is officially declared in the plains when the minimum temperature falls to 4 degrees Celsius or below, or when it registers a drop of 4.5 to 6.4 degrees from normal.
Delhi has seen biting cold mornings, forcing residents to bundle up against the chill.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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