Delhi is experiencing severe cold, air pollution increased trouble!

Sudha Subbiah

The minimum temperature in the national capital delhi on thursday morning fell by 2.6 degrees Celsius as compared to the previous day. Due to this, the minimum temperature came down by three degrees Celsius from normal, due to which people are feeling severe cold here. According to the Meteorological Department, today on friday (20 December) there may be moderate or dense fog with mist in the morning, while the sky will be clear during the day.

Today the minimum temperature in delhi is likely to be 6 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is likely to be 24 degrees Celsius. According to the Meteorological Department, there may be moderate to dense fog in the morning for the next two days. Due to this, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for two days. On the other hand, the minimum temperature in Narela on thursday was the lowest at 4.5 degrees Celsius. Due to this, Narela was the coldest. Also, there was moderate fog in most areas of Delhi.

AQI 'dangerous'

At the same time, as the cold increases in the capital, pollution is also increasing. Due to this, the air Quality Index (AQI) in delhi remained above 400 continuously and due to smog and fog in the morning, Delhi's air Quality Index was recorded at 458 at 6 am on Friday. Due to this, the air quality again reached the dangerous category.

Due to increasing pollution in delhi, many strict restrictions have been imposed under Grape-4, but despite this, the situation does not seem to improve. Despite strict measures including construction activities and ban on the entry of trucks in the city, a significant increase in pollution was seen in many areas.

Experts have considered the main reason for the sudden increase in pollution to be the drop in wind speed. He said that due to low wind speed, local pollutants have accumulated in the atmosphere. Which is sure to affect the climate of Delhi.

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