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Light Rain and Foggy Conditions Sweep Delhi as Western Disturbance Impacts Northern India

Delhi sees a mix of light rainfall and dense fog, with temperatures rising slightly and air quality showing marginal improvement.

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Light rainfall in Delhi (Photo by Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
On Monday, visibility fell to just 80 metres in the morning. (Sant Arora/HT)
A person opens the umbrella during morning walk at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Arvind Yadav/ HT Photo)

Overview

  • Delhi experienced light rain and intermittent drizzles on Tuesday morning due to an active Western Disturbance, with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 21°C.
  • The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts increasing fog levels in Delhi starting February 5, with dense fog expected later in the week.
  • Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi slightly improved post-rainfall but remains in the 'poor' category, with localized readings as high as 265 in Chandni Chowk.
  • Chandigarh and other parts of northern India are also experiencing temperature drops, dense fog, and light rain linked to the same weather system.
  • IMD predicts fluctuating weather patterns and potential rainfall across the western Himalayan region and north-west India through February 5.