The weather in Delhi-NCR has seen changes, with dense fog covering the region on Wednesday morning. According to the weather department, similar conditions are expected to continue today. Dense fog is likely to persist for the next two days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for dense fog on Thursday and a yellow alert for Friday. On both days, dense fog is expected not just in the morning but also at night. During the day, a layer of smog will prevail.
Temperature to Drop
A continuous drop in temperature is expected in the coming days. Over the next six days, the maximum temperature is predicted to reach 28 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could drop to 14 degrees Celsius, increasing the feeling of cold.
Season’s First Dense Fog on Wednesday
Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, with visibility at IGI Airport dropping to zero at 8:30 AM. This significantly impacted roads and populated areas.
The dense fog affected daily life, causing difficulties for children going to school and adults commuting to their workplaces. Until 9:00 AM, vehicles were seen driving with their headlights on.
Improvement During the Day
According to the weather department, visibility slightly improved as the day progressed. By 9:30 AM, visibility at IGI Airport was 50 meters and 400 meters at Safdarjung. However, a combined layer of smog and haze persisted throughout the day.
Due to these conditions, sunlight struggled to reach the ground effectively, resulting in a noticeable drop in temperature.
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Weekly Temperature Overview
On Tuesday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 17.9 degrees Celsius, four degrees above normal. On Wednesday, it fell by 0.9 degrees to 17.0 degrees Celsius, still three degrees above normal. The maximum temperature saw a drop of five degrees from the previous day. It was 32.8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, four degrees above normal, and dropped to 27.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, one degree below normal. The humidity levels ranged from 100% to 68%.
Weather Change Due to Snowfall in the Mountains
Senior IMD scientist R.K. Jenamani stated that the dense fog on Wednesday morning brought significant changes to Delhi’s weather. The snowfall in the mountains has been a major contributing factor to these conditions.
Minimum Visibility Levels Between November 4-13
| Date | Airport | Visibility Level |
|---|---|---|
| November 4 | IGI | 1300 meters |
| November 5 | Safdarjung | 800 meters |
| November 6 | Safdarjung | 800 meters |
| November 7 | Safdarjung | 800 meters |
| November 8 | Safdarjung | 800 meters |
| November 9 | Safdarjung | 600 meters |
| November 10 | Safdarjung | 700 meters |
| November 11 | Safdarjung | 700 meters |
| November 12 | Safdarjung/IGI | 1000 meters |
| November 13 | Safdarjung/IGI | 0 meters |