Delhi’s air quality has long been a serious concern, making it difficult for people to breathe. As winter sets in, the Delhi weather has taken a harsh turn. On Friday, January 9, the capital recorded its coldest day of the season, with temperatures dropping sharply. Scroll down to know more!
Weather In Delhi Gets Worse
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that Delhi recorded its lowest January temperature in the last two years on Friday. According to Hindustan Times, the minimum temperature dropped to 4.6°C, which was 2.3° below normal for this time of year. Delhi last experienced a colder January day on January 16, 2024, when the temperature fell to 3.5°C. The sharp drop made Friday morning particularly harsh for residents across the Capital.
The maximum temperature during the last 24 hours stood at 17.5°C, recorded on Thursday. The low daytime temperature added to the winter chill in Delhi and made the day feel colder than usual for the residents and tourists to survive.
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Rainfall In The Capital
Rainfall further added to the winter discomfort faced by Delhi residents. As per Hindustan Times, several parts of the city received rain, while a thick layer of smog covered many areas. Mid-Day reported that Safdarjung and Lodhi Road experienced trace rainfall over the past 24 hours till 8:30 am. Ayanagar recorded 0.8 mm of rain during the same period.
Air quality became a major concern throughout the day. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revealed that Delhi’s air quality continued to stay in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ category. On Thursday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 280, which falls under the ‘poor’ category. By 10 am on Friday, the AQI rose sharply to 380, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category.
Several areas reported deteriorating air quality. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 380, while Chandni Chowk, Jahangirpuri, Dwarka Sector 8, and Ashok Vihar also continued to witness high pollution levels.
We hope the weather conditions in Delhi improve soon.
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