The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast partly cloudy skies and moderate fog in the morning on January 27, news agency PTI reported. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to range between 20 and 5 degrees Celsius, respectively.
According to the IMD bulletin, north India will continue to see dense fog over the next five days, along with cold conditions over the next two days.
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Meteorological officials reported that the national capital witnessed a foggy morning on Republic Day, followed by clear skies. The temperature reached 20.6 degrees Celsius on Friday.
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Delhi was shrouded in dense fog in the morning, with the minimum temperature settling at 4.7 degrees Celsius, four degrees lower than the season average, according to the IMD bulletin. The maximum temperature recorded was below normal. Humidity levels ranged from 62 percent to 100 percent.
Indira Gandhi Airport and Safdarjung Airport reported dense fog at 8.30 am, with visibility recorded at a distance of 100 meters and 300 meters respectively.
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In response to escalating air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on January 26 said it has chosen to closely monitor the situation before implementing more stringent measures under the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Annie stated. This decision was made based on expectations indicating possible improvement in the coming days.
The CAQM, in a press release, said Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index rose steadily, reaching 409 at 4 p.m. The air quality scale (AQI) classifies values from 0 to 100 as “good,” 100 to 200 as “average,” 200 to 300 as “poor,” 300 to 400 as “very poor.” 400 to 500 or higher is considered “severe.”
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The CAQM Subcommittee for GRAP held an emergency meeting to evaluate the current air quality scenario, taking into account meteorological conditions and the IMD/IITM air quality forecast. The committee noted a rise in Delhi's average air quality index due to reduced dispersion of air pollutants caused by lower temperatures, hazy conditions and local sources.
Despite the marked deterioration, the Subcommittee, after a comprehensive review, acknowledged the positive air quality forecasts issued by the IMD/IITM. They decided to monitor the situation before considering strict measures under the third phase of GRAP. Current preventive/restrictive measures will continue under Phase I and Phase II of the Global Drug Control Action Plan (GRAP), with continued monitoring for future decisions.
Implementation of Phase 3 restrictions has been considered, which includes a ban on non-essential construction works and operation of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi-NCR. GRAP restrictions, previously lifted on January 18 due to improved air quality, may be reimposed based on ongoing assessments.
(With inputs from PTI and ANI)
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