The city’s air quality remained moderate, with an overall AQI of 112, as per the Sameer app. Residents with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions may experience some breathing discomfort
The city’s air quality remained moderate, with an overall AQI of 112. File Pic
On Monday, Mumbai recorded a minimum temperature of 21 degrees Celsius at Colaba, while Santacruz registered a low of 17.2 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai.
Meanwhile, the city’s air quality remained moderate, with an overall AQI of 112, as per the Sameer app. Residents with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions may experience some breathing discomfort.
AQI across Mumbai
Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC): 144
Borivali East: 142
Byculla: 99
Andheri East: 130
Chembur: 107
Colaba: 104
Deonar: 140
Ghatkopar: 122
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North India shivers under intense cold wave; Magh Mela draws devotees despite biting chill
A severe cold wave continued to grip large parts of Uttar Pradesh and north India on Monday morning, with dense fog reducing visibility in several cities. Thousands of devotees braved the freezing conditions to take a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj during the ongoing Magh Mela.
In Agra, a thin layer of fog enveloped the Taj Mahal, creating low-visibility conditions at the Taj View Point area, according to the news agency ANI.
According to the IMD, the city’s maximum temperature is expected to hover around 20 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to drop to 7 degrees Celsius as cold conditions intensify.
Despite the extreme cold, devotees continued to arrive in large numbers at the Sangam in Prayagraj, undeterred by the plunging temperatures. Pilgrims took a holy dip in the early hours of the morning, as the spiritual fervour of the Magh Mela remained strong amid harsh winter conditions.
The Magh Mela of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, which takes place at the divine Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati—is one of the largest pilgrimages in India. The pilgrimage is named after the Hindu month of Magh, which typically falls in January-February, as per ANI.
The Prayag Magh Mela is a 45-day pilgrimage that begins on Paush Purnima (the full moon day of the month of Paush) and ends on Mahashivaratri, spanning the entire month of Magh.
Meanwhile, cold wave conditions were also reported in Haridwar, where dense fog blanketed the Har Ki Paudi ghat, significantly affecting visibility.
In Haryana, thick fog engulfed Karnal district as the cold wave intensified. IMD forecasts indicate that the maximum temperature in Karnal is expected to reach 17 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could dip to around 4 degrees Celsius.
Furthermore, Mumbai also witnessed deteriorating air conditions, with a layer of smog lingering over areas such as Wadala on Monday morning.
Meanwhile, New Delhi reeled under an intense cold spell, with temperatures dipping sharply across the national capital. Ayanagar recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 2.9 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD. Several parts of the city experienced cold wave conditions on Sunday night, with minimum temperatures plunging close to the three-degree mark. Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 3.0 degrees Celsius, its lowest in several years. IMD data suggests that similar cold conditions are likely to persist through the day.
At Safdarjung, the minimum temperature was 4.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday night and is expected to drop further to around 3 degrees Celsius on Monday night. The Ridge station recorded a minimum temperature of 3.7 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature there reached 18.8 degrees Celsius, reported ANI.
Furthermore, air pollution levels remained a concern. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 293, falling under the 'poor' category as of 7 am on Monday. This marked a slight rise compared to Saturday’s AQI reading of 291.
(With ANI inputs)
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