A spell of overnight rain drenched Delhi and its neighbouring regions, including Noida and Ghaziabad, while dense fog conditions continued to disrupt daily life.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting light rain, smog, and shallow fog persisting until Sunday.
According to the IMD, overcast conditions are expected to prevail throughout the day. The capital city has been grappling with dense fog over the past few days, causing significant disruptions in rail traffic.
On Thursday, 29 trains headed for Delhi were delayed due to the foggy conditions, the Indian Railways reported.
The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 12.05°C, while the maximum stood at 21.41°C.
Relative humidity hovered around 44%, with winds blowing at a speed of 44 km/h, according to the latest weather updates.
The city's air quality has deteriorated further, remaining in the ‘severe’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 400 in several localities.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data recorded AQI readings of 404 at Anand Vihar, 368 in RK Puram, 325 in Chandni Chowk, and a staggering 434 in Wazirpur, marking the highest level.
The lowest AQI reading was 236, recorded at IHBAS in Dilshad Garden, still classified as ‘poor.’
The re-imposition of GRAP IV (Graded Response Action Plan) restrictions by the central government aims to address the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR.
The air pollution crisis continues to impact daily life, with experts urging immediate interventions to mitigate the health risks associated with prolonged exposure to hazardous air quality levels.
The IMD’s forecast of continued rain offers a glimmer of hope for temporary improvement in air quality; however, the persistent fog and smog pose ongoing challenges to public health and mobility in the region.
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