Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21am on 15 Dec 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Delhi shivered through a biting cold wave on Sunday as the minimum temperature dropped to 4.9°C, marking the city's third cold snap this week. Safdarjung recorded the sharpest dip of 3°C in 24 hours, while Palam reported 6.2°C. This follows Thursday’s season-low of 4.5°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts continued cold wave conditions across northern states, including Punjab and Haryana. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality worsened, with the AQI rising to 246 in the 'poor' category. Localities like Anand Vihar and Bawana recorded higher AQI levels, crossing 290. Shelter homes are seeing an influx as residents seek refuge from the chill.
