Delhi-NCR is getting cold and there is no possibility of relief for the next few days. According to the Meteorological Department, the fog will remain in the morning for the next few days. Delhi had the highest seven 'cold wave' days in the month of 2008 to January. Earlier in 2008, 12 such days were recorded.
Kuldeep Srivastava, head of the meteorological department's regional center, said that only one 'cold wave' day was recorded in 2020 and 2019 while six 'cold wave' days were recorded in January 2013. The minimum mercury in Delhi was 3.1 degrees on Sunday. In the last week, Sunday has been the fourth cold wave day. Earlier on Tuesday, 2.1 and 3.8 degrees were recorded on Thursday. It was four degrees mercury on Friday. The first day of the new year recorded 1.1 degree Celsius temperature, which was the lowest in the month of January in the last 15 years.
Light fog may occur in these areas
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of light fog in Delhi-NCR. According to Skymet, due to western disturbances arising from the hill states, there will be a change in the weather. The effect of this disturbance will also be seen on the plains where light rain may occur.
Delhi's air is better than NCR
Delhi air recorded better than NCR on Sunday. It is feared that in the next three days, the air of Delhi-NCR may reach severe category.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's average air quality index was recorded at 289 on Sunday. At the same time, Ghaziabad recorded the most stifling air with a 394 index.
According to Safar, in the next 48 hours, the air level can reach the highest level of the very poor category. At the same time, it is expected to reach the critical category on February 3. In the last 24 hours, the PM10 level of 300 and PM2.5 levels of the elements responsible for pollution were recorded at 160 micrograms per cubic meter.