Weather Forecast: Delhi shivering at 4.5 degrees, cold wave continues to wreak havoc
Weather Forecast: People were troubled by cold wave for the second consecutive day on Monday in many areas of Delhi. The mercury has fallen further in the last 24 hours. The minimum temperature in Safdarjung was recorded at 4.5 degrees Celsius. This is four degrees below normal. Due to snowfall in the mountains, the cold is continuously increasing in the plains. Earlier on December 12, a temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in the city.
Due to snowfall in the mountains
According to the Meteorological Department, similar weather is going to remain in Delhi for the next few days. On December 17, the maximum and minimum temperatures can be recorded at 23 degrees and 5 degrees Celsius respectively. On December 18, the minimum temperature can see an increase of 1 degree Celsius. After this, the temperature will fall once again. On December 21, the minimum temperature may be around 7 degrees Celsius.
What is the AQI in Delhi?
On December 16, there was a light fog in the capital. The minimum visibility was around 800 meters. Along with this, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has also reached the 'very poor' category. This is less than 294 (poor) at 4 pm on Sunday. Weather experts said that the wind speed has decreased. This situation has arisen due to this. The wind speed is likely to remain less than 5 km / h on Tuesday as well.
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Why is the wind speed low in Delhi?
The effect of a weak western disturbance has started showing in northwest India. Due to this, the wind speed is slowing down. Due to this, the AQI is likely to remain in the very poor category.
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