According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the sky remained clear throughout the day, with no signs of rainfall or drizzles.
The national capital woke up to a sunny morning as temperatures climbed to 32.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum temperature of 16.3 degrees Celsius for the city.
Delhi experienced a warmer morning today, with temperatures reaching 31.7°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city recorded a minimum temperature of 16.7°C under clear skies, with no forecast of rainfall.
Delhiites woke up to a much warmer morning on Friday with the temperature rising to 32.8°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city recorded the minimum temperature at 16.5°C, under clear skies with no signs of drizzle.
Residents of the National Capital experienced a warm morning as temperature soared to 33.5°C.
The national capital woke to another day of foggy morning followed by light drizzle on Monday that kept the temperature low, however the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the ‘severe’ category.
The national capital continues to grapple with toxic air quality. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded was 403 at 7:30 a.m. on Monday which falls in the 'severe' category.
The areas that were worst affected due to the rise in pollution include Wazirpur, Nehru Nagar, Anand Vihar, Rohini, Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri and ITO, where the AQI levels pegged at above 450.
The issue of air pollution is rising in Kolkata. While the city's air quality has not reached the extreme levels like Delhi, it's still on an alarming rise. Considering this situation, can a city like Kolkata (where the AQI is already between 150-200, 'very unhealthy') be safe, or may it face a similar fate to that of Delhi in the near future?
Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Wednesday as air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category for the third consecutive day as the cold gripped the region.
