Fog envelops Delhi as air quality remains in ‘poor’ category

Shallow fog envelops Delhi, with temperatures dropping and night shelters set up for homeless individuals.

Amid inclement weather conditions, a layer of shallow fog enveloped several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), as of 8.30 a.m., Delhi recorded an average temperature of 10.2°C, with Pusa recording the minimum temperature today at 9.1°C, while Najafgarh recorded 9.6°C.

IMD has forecast that the minimum temperature in Delhi may range between 9 to 11°C with the maximum temperature between 15 to 18°C.

It further stated that there could be the possibility of "shallow fog" engulfing the city on Tuesday, affecting visibility on the roads.

Meanwhile, the air quality index recorded in the national capital at 8 a.m. today was 245, categorised as 'poor,' according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has set up 235 pagoda tents to provide shelter to homeless people. Night shelters have been set up in several areas of the national capital including AIIMS, Lodhi Road, and Nizamuddin flyover.

On Sunday, the IMD predicted a gradual fall in temperatures across parts of northwest and central India, including Delhi, over the next few days. Dr Naresh Kumar, an IMD scientist, stated that temperatures are expected to drop by 3 to 5°C in many regions.