The city’s primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 4.2 degrees Celsius, more than two degrees lower than the previous day
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Delhi greeted Republic Day with clear skies and a sharp chill, as temperatures across the national capital dipped significantly, according to official data.
The city’s primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 4.2 degrees Celsius, more than two degrees lower than the previous day. Ayanagar was the coldest among key locations, registering a low of 3.6 degrees Celsius. Other areas reported similar conditions, with Palam recording 4.3 degrees Celsius, Lodi Road 4.7 degrees Celsius, and the Ridge 5.3 degrees Celsius.
Air quality across the capital remained a concern, with the overall air quality index (AQI) standing at 209, placing it in the ‘poor’ category. As per data from the Central Pollution Control Board, air quality was classified as ‘poor’ at 25 monitoring stations, while 14 stations recorded ‘moderate’ levels. An AQI between 201 and 300 is categorised as ‘poor’.
The India Meteorological Department forecast that the maximum temperature in the city is expected to range between 18 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius during the day.
Delhi Police on high alert with over 30,000 personnel, AI surveillance for Republic Day
The Delhi Police is on high alert with over 30,000 personnel deputed citywide in a multi-layered security net for the Republic Day celebrations, officials said, reported PTI.
Around 10,000 police personnel are stationed in the New Delhi district alone, which contains the ceremonial parade route and high-security zones, they say.
Additional Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Devesh Kumar Mahala said, "For the safety and security of Republic Day celebrations, approximately 10,000 police personnel are deployed in the New Delhi area. Pickets, barricades and all standard operating procedures are in place," reported PTI.
Deployment plans, point-wise briefings and contingency measures have been explained to all personnel, and rehearsals have been conducted, he said.
More than 3,000 CCTV cameras equipped with advanced video analytics and Facial Recognition System (FRS) are installed across the New Delhi area, including along the parade route and nearby locations, he said, reported PTI.
Live feeds from these cameras are monitored round-the-clock through over 30 control rooms, manned by nearly 150 personnel, he said.
Police on the ground are equipped with AI-glasses integrated with FRS and video analytics.
"These India-made AI glasses are linked in real time with police databases of criminals, suspects and proclaimed offenders. If there is a face match in a crowded area, it can be detected immediately, allowing quick intervention," Mahala said, reported PTI.
The security grid comprises a multi-layered barricading, multiple levels of checking and frisking at all designated entry points, and strict access control measures along the parade route and in adjoining areas.
(With inputs from PTI)
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