Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 14: Cold wave conditions continued to grip several parts of northern India on Tuesday, with dense fog blanketing cities across the region. In Haryana’s Ambala, thick fog enveloped parts of the district as the cold wave persisted.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature in Ambala was recorded at 20.8 degrees Celsius, which was above the seasonal normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 8.8 degrees Celsius.
In Delhi, the temperature was 9.8 degrees Celsius at 5:30 AM, with the air quality categorized as ‘poor’ with an AQI of 252, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). For reference, an AQI between 0-50 is considered ‘good,’ 51-100 ‘satisfactory,’ 101-200 ‘moderate,’ 201-300 ‘poor,’ 301-400 ‘very poor,’ and 401-500 ‘severe.’ A thin layer of fog was visible over areas like Akshardham Temple and Mayur Vihar as the cold wave continued in the national capital.
In Rajasthan, parts of Ajmer were also covered in fog, with the maximum temperature recorded at 18.5 degrees Celsius, 5.3 degrees lower than normal for this time of year. The minimum temperature in Ajmer was 8 degrees Celsius, a 2.1-degree dip from the usual seasonal average, according to IMD data.
Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar, a thin layer of ice formed on the surface of the iconic Dal Lake, marking a significant sign of the ongoing cold wave. Similar visuals were seen on Monday as well. On Sunday, Srinagar recorded a steep drop of 3.1 degrees Celsius in its seasonal minimum temperature, with the mercury dipping to -5.1 degrees Celsius during the coldest part of the day. The maximum temperature on that day was 10 degrees Celsius, a 3.4-degree deviation from the normal.