Delhi-NCR Weather Updates, December 20: Delhi, once again woke up this morning with dense fog engulfing the city. The visibility is very poor due to which morning commuters are facing difficulties on the roads. Apart from Delhi, several states in north India including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab are under the grip of cold waves. The weather department has issued an orange alert keeping in mind the cold waves and dense fog situation. Whereas in Punjab and Himachal a red alert has been issued. Yesterday, the season’s first foggy day engulfed many states of northern India including the national capital region. Visibility in the capital city was reduced to 150 meters affecting road and rail traffic movement.
Another cause of concern this winter for Delhi is its falling AQI. Delhi, yesterday, recorded an overall AQI of 406 which ranks under the “severe” category. The AQI is expected to improve today but still would continue to be in the “very poor” category.
The 24-hour average AQI at 9 am on Monday was 406. According to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) 4 pm bulletin, it was 410, still in the ‘severe’ category. At 6 pm, the 24-hour average was 406.
Despite the poor AQI, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided that it will not invoke restrictions under stage-3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
IMD reported the lowest visibility (in meters) at 5:30 am today for the following cities:
Cold waves have gripped several states in Northern India. According to the IMD forecast, dense to very dense fog conditions over Punjab, Haryana Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will continue for the next two to three hours and improve gradually. The weather department has issued an orange alert in these states.
At least 10 people were injured, and one death was reported after their bus collided with a container vehicle due to fog in Dankaur area this morning. The bus was carrying 60 passengers. The injured have been taken to a hospital.
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