Delhi woke up to a chilly and wet morning as the cold wave intensified across the national capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a warning that weather conditions were set to worsen starting December 27, 20242. Early morning rainfall and lightning added to the cold wave conditions, with temperatures recorded at around 13 degrees Celsius at 7:23 AM
The IMD has forecasted heavy rain and strong winds for December 27 and 28, with thunderstorms and hailstorms expected across northwestern and central India due to an active western disturbance. The minimum temperature for the day is expected to settle at 12 degrees Celsius, while the maximum is projected to reach around 20 degrees Celsius.
In light of the recent passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, security measures have been heightened across the capital, particularly near his residence on Moti Lal Nehru Marg. The IMD’s forecast indicates that thunderstorms accompanied by rain will continue throughout the day
Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’
The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi showed slight improvement, recording a “very poor” AQI of 340 on Thursday. However, conditions are expected to improve further on Friday. The Central Pollution Control Board reported that areas like Pusa and North Campus recorded AQIs of 353 and 342, respectively, while Mundka reached a severe level of 413
Heavy snowfall is anticipated in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and other areas of the Himalayan region, while cloudy skies and rain are expected in parts of Delhi-NCR as the new year begins. The IMD reports that a western disturbance will interact with easterly winds over central India, bringing significant moisture from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, especially on December 27 and 28.
Stay warm and safe as Delhi navigates through these challenging weather conditions!