Delhi Weather Update: Rain Lashes NCR, More Showers Predicted by IMD; 29 Trains Delayed Due to Fog

Delhi Weather Update: Delhi-NCR woke up to a refreshing spell of rain on Thursday morning as it offered a much-needed respite from the dense fog that had blanketed the region just a day before.

According to a forecast by the India Meteorological Department, Delhi is likely to experience light rain and thunderstorms until Sunday.

Rainfall and Cold Weather Forecast

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The IMD predicts that light rain showers will likely continue throughout the day, potentially intensifying the cold weather conditions in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and surrounding areas. Today's temperatures are expected to range from a minimum of 10°C to a maximum of 17°C.

Delhi has been witnessing dense fog conditions over the past few days. As many as 29 trains to Delhi are running late due to fog conditions on Thursday, according to the Indian Railways.

‘Severe’ air quality

The persistent cold wave has prompted authorities to take additional measures to address air quality concerns. Earlier on Wednesday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage-III (“Severe”) and Stage-IV (“Severe”) air quality measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). These measures are now in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) following a deterioration in air quality.

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The CAQM had, on January 12, revoked Stage-3 restrictions after the AQI in Delhi improved due to rainfall. Stage-IV restrictions include a ban on all construction activities, the entry of non-essential polluting trucks into Delhi, and the mandatory shift of school classes, except for classes 10 and 12, to hybrid mode.

Non-essential diesel trucks are prohibited from entering Delhi, and Delhi-registered BS-IV and older diesel-run heavy goods vehicles are banned, except for essential services, under Stage IV.

As Delhi grapples with both severe cold and pollution, the IMD’s weather forecast and the CAQM’s advisories are set to shape the city’s operations for the next few days. Citizens are urged to take precautions against the cold, especially during the early mornings and late evenings.

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