Delhi’s air quality has remained in the ‘poor’ category for the third consecutive day, with the AQI recorded at 210 on Wednesday at 6 a.m. Additionally, the national capital witnessed a temperature dip, with the minimum recorded at 5.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday morning at 5:30 a.m.
AQI from other parts of Delhi: Anand Vihar (221), Ashok Vihar (228), Bawana (258), Dwarka-Sector 8 (250), Punjabi Bagh (228), Jahangirpuri (249), Patparganj (208), Rohini (233). Some areas recorded AQI in ‘moderate’ category: Narela (175), Chandni Chowk (180), Pusa (149).
IMD Warns Of Colder Days
Meteorological experts have predicted a drop in both maximum and minimum temperatures over the next three days, as the effects of fresh snowfall in the mountains are expected to be felt in the plains as well. There has been a fall in maximum temperature upto 2°C over Delhi/NCR during past 24 hour. The Maximum and Minimum temperature over Delhi is in the range of 19 to 22°C and 08 to 10°C respectively.
IMD said that smog/mist is likely to engulf the national capital in morning hours and evening/ night. Delhi will have mainly clear sky. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 23°C and 7°C, respectively, today.
Notably, Delhi recorded its lowest maximum temperature of the season so far on Monday, with a reading of 21.6°C, three degrees below the normal.
Residents Brace For Cold Conditions
As Delhi is getting colder day by day, people have expressed happiness on the pleasant weather condition as AQI dropped down to ‘poor’ category and has remained the same from last three days.
Speaking to ANI, Rajkumar, a resident of Delhi, said that the cold weather is pleasant for walking. “It is cold now and we are feeling fine while roaming and walking and the weather has become very good in Delhi at this time,” he said.
Rajesh, another resident, said he was enjoying walking in this weather. “Now the cold has increased and it is fun to walk. We are enjoying the weather,” he added.
A tourist visiting India Gate, Jiya Mehra said the cold is intense, but it is essential for farmers.
Vipin Saini, a resident of Moradabad visiting India Gate, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing that cold weather supports agricultural growth. “It is cold but cold is beneficial for farmers, if there is no cold then it will be harmful for farmers and there will be no crops,” he highlighted.
