New Delhi – Light rain and drizzle occurred in many areas of Delhi-NCR on Monday morning. There is a possibility of increase in cold due to this rain. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature may drop by three to four degrees Celsius. At the same time, a decrease of one to two degrees Celsius can be recorded in the minimum temperature from Tuesday.
Monday weather: Clouds, smog and light rain
The Meteorological Department says that the sky will be partially covered with clouds in Delhi on Monday. There is a possibility of light to moderate fog and smog in the morning. Also, light rain may occur in some areas. Due to all these factors there are chances of increase in cold.
Yellow alert issued regarding fog
The Meteorological Department has predicted the maximum temperature in Delhi to be 20 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature to be 7 degrees Celsius on Monday. Department for two days due to fog yellow alert Has been released. There is a possibility of moderate to dense fog during this period.
- Visibility in moderate fog: 200 to 500 meters.
- Visibility in dense fog: 50 to 200 meters.
Rain forecast several times a week
The Meteorological Department said that another western disturbance will be active from the night of 26 December. Reasons for this:
- Chance of light rain from Thursday night.
- Expected rain on Friday and Saturday also.
Light to moderate fog was seen in Delhi on Monday morning. However, due to western disturbance, a slight increase in the maximum temperature was recorded. The maximum temperature on Sunday was three degrees above normal.
Sunday’s temperature and visibility conditions
Of Delhi on Sunday:
- Maximum Temperature: 24.1 degrees Celsius.
- Minimum Temperature: 7.3 °C (normal).
The minimum visibility near Safdarjung was 400 meters between 7:00 am and 7:30 am.
Visibility near IGI Airport was recorded at 600 meters between 8:00 am and 8:30 am. After this, visibility improved as the fog reduced.
Air quality again bad, hope of improvement due to light rain
Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400 on Sunday, making the air quality ‘poor’. serious category Registered in. Major reasons behind this poor air quality:
- Smog.
- Slow speed of wind.
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of slight improvement in AQI due to light rain on Monday morning. However, the air quality will still remain stable for the next three days. very poor grade Can live in.