Dense fog hovers over Punjab and Haryana while Delhi air remains 'poor'
The Hindu
IMD issues weather warning for dense fog and thunderstorms in North India; AQI in Delhi at 247.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for dense fog at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh
Thunderstorms with lightning are also expected in isolated locations in Himachal Pradesh.
According to IMD data, the temperature in New Delhi is 14.4°C with 91 per cent humidity recorded at 8:30 am on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) morning. Wind conditions are calm with no significant movement recorded as of 8:30 am IST on February 4.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stands at 247, indicating a "poor" air quality level.
Notably, several flights at the Chennai International Airport got delayed due to dense fog.
Earlier on Monday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital shows improvement, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR).
The CAQM's decision came after the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 286 on February 3, which is 64 points below the 350 mark required to implement Stage-III measures, as per the Supreme Court's directives.
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