India Faces Severe Weather Challenges Across Regions
Cities like Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru grapple with extreme weather conditions, including hazardous air quality, dense fog, and fluctuating temperatures.
Overview
- Delhi experiences dense fog with zero visibility, disrupting over 150 flights and 26 trains, while air quality deteriorates to hazardous levels with an AQI of 500.
- Chennai records moderate air quality (AQI 177) and cloudy skies, with temperatures ranging from 24.7°C to 26.6°C; light rain is forecasted for the coming days.
- Bengaluru sees cooler temperatures with a minimum of 16°C and moderate air quality (AQI 165), accompanied by foggy mornings and cloudy skies.
- Mumbai records very poor air quality (AQI 331) and overcast skies, with temperatures between 23°C and 31°C; residents are advised to limit outdoor activities.
- North India, including parts of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Kashmir, faces cold wave conditions, with temperatures in some areas dropping below freezing and snowfall expected in higher altitudes.