Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: The national capital woke up to biting cold and dense fog on Friday as temperatures dipped to 7°C, marking a severe cold wave, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Residents across Delhi huddled in night shelters, particularly in areas like Yamuna Bazar and New Delhi Railway Station, to escape the chilling conditions.
Severe Air Quality Worsens Winter Blues
Delhi’s air quality remained hazardous, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 434 by 8 am, categorized as ‘severe’ by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
•RK Puram: AQI 453
•Rohini: AQI 452
•Shadipur: AQI 436
•Vivek Vihar: AQI 451
The AQI scale categorizes readings above 400 as ‘severe,’ posing serious health risks even to healthy individuals.
Cold Wave Sweeps North India
The IMD predicts continued cold wave to severe cold wave conditions across northern states, including Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana.
Weather Warning Highlights:
•Severe cold wave in Himachal Pradesh.
•Cold wave conditions in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Rajasthan.
•Dense fog in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and surrounding areas.
•Ground frost in isolated parts of Himachal Pradesh.
Low Visibility Adds to Discomfort
On Thursday, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7.4°C, with visibility dropping to 250 meters due to dense fog, causing disruptions in daily life and traffic movement.
