Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region will witness a significant shift in weather conditions starting today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted cloudy skies for today along with an ongoing cold wave impact. A specific Yellow Alert has been issued for the upcoming weekend, indicating that rain and strong winds are likely to affect daily routines. This change is primarily caused by an active Western Disturbance originating from North-Eastern Iran and moving towards Northwest India.
Weekend Rain Forecast and Yellow Alert
The weather department has released a detailed forecast for the next few days. While today remains cloudy, the actual rainfall activity is expected to begin from Saturday night. The alert levels indicate that citizens should carry umbrellas and plan their travel accordingly.
- January 30 (Today): The sky will remain cloudy with moderate to dense fog observed in the morning.
- January 31 (Saturday): A Yellow Alert is in effect. Light rain and thunderstorms are expected at night, accompanied by gusty winds at speeds of 30-40 kmph.
- February 01 (Sunday): The Yellow Alert continues. The day will likely see intermittent drizzling and light to moderate rain.
- February 02 (Monday): Rainfall may continue, although no formal alert has been issued for this day yet.
Fog Advisory and Temperature Drop
Visibility in areas like Palam and Safdarjung dropped to a range of 100-600 meters due to fog. Traffic authorities have advised drivers to use fog lights and drive at limited speeds during early morning hours. Additionally, the Delhi Airport has suggested passengers check flight status before heading out due to potential low visibility.
The minimum temperature has seen a dip of 3-4 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours, recording between 7.7°C and 9°C at Safdarjung. However, the changing weather has brought relief on the pollution front. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has improved from ‘Very Poor’ to the ‘Poor’ category.
