Amidst the winter chill, a shallow fog descended upon the national capital on Friday, impacting visibility in various areas and leading to disruptions in flight and train services.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), certain regions of Delhi and East Uttar Pradesh experienced a layer of fog, while dense fog was observed in isolated pockets of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand. Additionally, there is no relief from rain in Delhi-NCR, and the weather pattern in the region has undergone a change.
Since Friday morning, a cool breeze and some fog have prevailed. The mercury dropped due to two days of rain, contributing to clearer air. The Meteorological Department suggests a possibility of light rain on February 3 and 4, with an anticipated increase in cold and fog from February 5 onwards.
The recent rainy season, which commenced on January 31, persisted until around 11 pm on February 1. The two days of rain have already met the expected rainfall for the entire month of February. Normally, February witnesses 21.3 mm of rainfall, but the recorded rainfall so far has reached 27.1 mm. On Thursday, the capital remained cloudy throughout the day, accompanied by cold winds. Some places experienced light sunshine in the afternoon. The maximum temperature recorded was 18.6 degrees, which is 4 degrees below normal. Simultaneously, the minimum temperature stood at 12.3 degrees, marking a 4-degree increase from the normal range. The humidity level ranged from 80 to 100 percent in the air.