New Delhi Weather Update Today: Here’s the latest scoop on New Delhi’s weather for January 8, 2025. Cold wave persists in Delhi with minimum temperature dropping to 8 degrees Celsius. As forecasted by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the day is expected to be chilly. The day’s high is pegged at a cool 16.0°C, with the mercury sliding down to a brisk 8.0°C at night. As you step out, be prepared for some very dense fog blanketing the city. With the AQI at 198, it’s good to be mindful of the air quality too. The IMD warns of a cold day with a fog alert, marked orange for its severity.
Interested in more weather tidbits? Let’s delve deeper into New Delhi’s current conditions and what’s in store over the next week:
- 🌅 Sunrise: 07:15 AM
- 🌄 Sunset: 05:41 PM
- 🌙 Moonrise: 12:42 PM
- 🌑 Moonset: 01:23 AM
Recent Weather Insights For New Delhi
- Maximum Temperature Yesterday: 16.2°C (that’s 2.8°C cooler than usual!)
- Minimum Temperature Today: 8.0°C
- No rain was reported in the last 24 hours.
Air Quality Alert For New Delhi
Today’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 198, which falls into the “Unhealthy” category with PM2.5 being the culprit. It’s a nudge to take care of your health.
Health precautions are advised for everyone, and those with sensitivities should be extra cautious as they might face heightened health risks.
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Upcoming Week’s Weather And Air Quality Forecast For New Delhi
| Date | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°C) | Weather | AQI (PM2.5) | AQI Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-08 | 16.0 | 8.0 | Very Dense Fog | 198 | Unhealthy |
| 2025-01-09 | 16.0 | 6.0 | Very Dense Fog | 167 | Unhealthy |
| 2025-01-10 | 18.0 | 5.0 | Very Dense Fog | 207 | Very Unhealthy |
| 2025-01-11 | 16.0 | 8.0 | Thunderstorm with rain | 174 | Unhealthy |
| 2025-01-12 | 16.0 | 8.0 | Rain | 220 | Very Unhealthy |
| 2025-01-13 | 18.0 | 9.0 | Fog | 174 | Unhealthy |
Alerts and Warnings for New Delhi
| Date | Warning Description | Alert Level |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-08 | Cold Day, Fog | Orange alert |
| 2025-01-09 | Cold Day, Fog | Yellow alert |
| 2025-01-10 | Fog | Yellow alert |
| 2025-01-11 | No Warning | No alert |
| 2025-01-12 | No Warning | No alert |
Other Cities
| City | Min | Max | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 8.0 | 16.0 | Very Dense Fog |
| Kolkata | 10.0 | 24.0 | Mainly Clear sky |
| Chennai | 23.0 | 30.0 | Fog/mist in the morning and partly cloudy sky later |
| Bengaluru | 15.0 | 29.0 | Mist |
New Delhi, Delhi Weather: FAQs
These particles come from sources like car exhaust, industrial emissions, fires, and dust. PM 2.5 is harmful because it can cause health problems, especially in the lungs and heart, leading to issues like asthma, lung disease, and heart attacks.
If you need to go outside, wear an N95 mask to block tiny particles.
Abbreviations
- IMD: Indian Meteorological Department
- AQI: Air Quality Index
- PM2.5: Particulate Matter (2.5 micrometers)
Stay informed and plan your week accordingly!
