Delhi Weather: Already pollution and now dense fog: Driving hampered in Delhi NCR, IMD warns

• Heavy fog and cold in Delhi
• Trouble driving in Delhi and NCR
• IMD issued a warning

IMD on Delhi Weather : New Delhi : Cold wave hits capital Delhi (Delhi (weather update) And due to this, a large amount of fog has spread. The National Capital Region (NCR), including Delhi, is currently reeling under heavy fog, cold and toxic air. A thick layer of fog has spread in the morning, making it difficult to see even a few meters away. Air in many areas remains toxic, making breathing difficult and increasing health risks. (Weather Forecast)

According to IMD, the current Western Disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan region till today, January 18. Subsequently, two back-to-back Western Disturbances may affect Northwest India on January 19 and 21, leading to weather changes. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning. It said that dense fog is likely to prevail over northwest India and Bihar for the next 4-5 days.

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A viral video from Delhi’s Moti Bagh area clearly shows a dense layer of fog. This shows that the residents of Delhi are facing major traffic problems, as the roads are hardly visible in the morning. Dense fog has severely affected visibility in Delhi-NCR. Trains are running late at Anand Vihar railway station due to fog. Many trains run hours late, inconveniencing passengers. Also there is a problem while driving on the roads. Dense fog makes it difficult to see ahead, making it difficult to drive. This can also lead to accidents. This calls for caution while driving.

Advise to drive slowly

Visibility has reduced to almost zero in Barapulla flyover and Sarai Kale Khan area. In the video, the vehicles are seen moving slowly. Due to the fog, there is a traffic jam on the flyover. The Road Transport Ministry has advised motorists to exercise caution. Smog is not limited to Delhi. In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on Mouni Amavasya, devotees took a holy dip in the Sharyu river in fog and cold. Despite the chilly winds, the devotees remained enthusiastic. This type of weather is likely to continue in North India for the next few days.

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How is the weather in capital Delhi?

In Delhi, afternoon sunshine provides some relief from the cold, but temperatures begin to drop by evening. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMD), Sunday is expected to remain partly cloudy, with moderate fog in some areas and dense fog in some areas. The minimum temperature may drop to 5 degrees. Similar weather conditions are expected on January 19 and 20. Partly cloudy, moderate fog in the morning. After that, it will be partly cloudy between January 21 and 23. Light to moderate fog is likely. The maximum temperature is expected to be 18 to 22 degrees and the minimum temperature is expected to be 5 to 9 degrees.

Severe cold from Uttar Pradesh to Himachal Pradesh

Cold winds have intensified in North India, with cold wave continuing during the day. Even during the day the bright sunshine provides some relief, but the frost increases the coldness as evening approaches. The Meteorological Department has predicted that the cold wave will continue for the next 24 hours. Due to severe cold in Noida, schools up to Class 8 have been closed till January 19. The Meteorological Department has predicted light snowfall and rain over Uttarakhand and Himachal due to activation of Western Disturbance. However, cold wave will continue in both the states. Dense fog may persist in the morning. Overall, cold wave will continue over North India. According to weather department data, the temperature may fluctuate in the coming days.