Delhi Faces Double Threat: Cold & Pollution
Delhi is experiencing a dual challenge of worsening air pollution and dropping temperatures.
Residents are warned to prepare for both cold weather and health hazards from pollution.
Current air Quality in Delhi
Air quality continues to be life-threatening, causing breathing difficulties, coughing, and eye irritation.
Central pollution Control Board (CPCB) Data:
Rao Tula ram Marg: AQI 344 (Very Poor)
Akshardham, Ghazipur, anand Vihar: AQI 318 (Extremely Harmful)
Cold Weather Alert
Meteorological Department predicts temperatures to drop to 5°C in coming days..
Cold winds are reaching Delhi due to snowfall in nearby mountains.
December 5 forecast: mostly clear skies, max temperature ~22°C, min ~6°C.
Current readings (IMD):
Max temperature: 23.7°C (1.6°C below normal)
Min temperature: 6.4°C (3.1°C above seasonal average)
Maximum humidity: 100%, Minimum humidity: 46%
Coldest Areas in Delhi
Lodhi Road: 7.2°C
Ridge: 7.2°C
Palam: 8.1°C
Aya Nagar: 7.3°C
Smog & Reduced Visibility
Wednesday morning: thick haze and light fog observed.
Light smog covering the city reduced visibility.
Respiratory problems were aggravated, especially for those with pre-existing conditions.
AQI recorded at 342, a drop of 30 points compared to Tuesday.
Pollution in delhi NCR
Most polluted areas:
Nehru Nagar: 388
RK Puram: 385
Rohini: 369
Siri Fort, anand Vihar: 368
Jahangirpuri: 365
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range: 364
Bawana: 362
Vivek Vihar: 360
Chandni Chowk: 359
Dwarka Sector 8: 357
NCR pollution:
Noida: 365
Greater Noida: 324
Ghaziabad: 324
Gurugram: 282
Faridabad: 227 (cleanest, but still “Poor”)
CPCB predicts air quality will remain very poor until Saturday, affecting respiratory health and causing eye irritation.
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