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The New Year opened with unsettled weather across key Indian metros, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light rain for Delhi. At the same time, Mumbai recorded rainfall, an uncommon feature for the city during the winter months.
According to the IMD, light rain is likely in parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on January 1 under the influence of a western disturbance affecting north India.
New Year Rains
The Met department also warned of dense to very dense fog during the night and early morning hours across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and parts of western Uttar Pradesh, leading to sharply reduced visibility.
The foggy conditions disrupted air traffic at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where several flights were delayed during the early hours due to low visibility.
Airlines issued advisories cautioning passengers about possible delays and urged them to check flight status before proceeding to the airport. Airport authorities stated that operations were primarily affected during the early morning hours, when visibility dropped significantly.
Cold conditions continued to prevail in the national capital, with the IMD indicating that foggy weather is likely to persist over the next few days.
Air In Focus
The combination of low wind speed and high moisture levels has contributed to poor to very poor air quality across several parts of Delhi-NCR, the weather office said.
In Delhi, the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the poor to very poor category on Thursday, with low wind speed and dense fog preventing dispersion of pollutants, according to official data.
In Mumbai, air quality stayed largely in the moderate range, with intermittent rain providing temporary relief, though pockets of the city continued to record higher pollution levels.
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In Mumbai, the IMD reported that the city received rainfall on New Year’s Day, an unusual occurrence during the winter season.
Light showers were recorded in several areas, resulting in cooler temperatures and cloudy conditions. The IMD has not issued any adverse weather warning for Mumbai.
Elsewhere in the country, the IMD flagged cold and fog conditions across large parts of north and east India.
Jharkhand remained under a yellow alert for dense fog, while cold-day conditions were reported in several districts of Bihar.
In the western Himalayan region, including parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the IMD forecasts light rain and snowfall in higher reaches due to an active western disturbance.
The IMD said foggy conditions over north India are likely to continue over the coming days, advising people to remain cautious during early morning and late-night hours.
According to the IMD, light rain is likely in parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on January 1 under the influence of a western disturbance affecting north India.
New Year Rains
The Met department also warned of dense to very dense fog during the night and early morning hours across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and parts of western Uttar Pradesh, leading to sharply reduced visibility.
The foggy conditions disrupted air traffic at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where several flights were delayed during the early hours due to low visibility.
Airlines issued advisories cautioning passengers about possible delays and urged them to check flight status before proceeding to the airport. Airport authorities stated that operations were primarily affected during the early morning hours, when visibility dropped significantly.
Cold conditions continued to prevail in the national capital, with the IMD indicating that foggy weather is likely to persist over the next few days.
Air In Focus
The combination of low wind speed and high moisture levels has contributed to poor to very poor air quality across several parts of Delhi-NCR, the weather office said.
In Delhi, the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the poor to very poor category on Thursday, with low wind speed and dense fog preventing dispersion of pollutants, according to official data.
In Mumbai, air quality stayed largely in the moderate range, with intermittent rain providing temporary relief, though pockets of the city continued to record higher pollution levels.
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In Mumbai, the IMD reported that the city received rainfall on New Year’s Day, an unusual occurrence during the winter season.
Light showers were recorded in several areas, resulting in cooler temperatures and cloudy conditions. The IMD has not issued any adverse weather warning for Mumbai.
Elsewhere in the country, the IMD flagged cold and fog conditions across large parts of north and east India.
Jharkhand remained under a yellow alert for dense fog, while cold-day conditions were reported in several districts of Bihar.
In the western Himalayan region, including parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the IMD forecasts light rain and snowfall in higher reaches due to an active western disturbance.
The IMD said foggy conditions over north India are likely to continue over the coming days, advising people to remain cautious during early morning and late-night hours.
