The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a maximum temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius in the city, with the minimum expected to fall to 7 degrees Celsius as the cold wave intensifies
Delhi shivers at 2.9 degrees Celsius amid intensifying cold wave, air quality stays ‘poor’. PIC/ ANI ON X
A severe cold wave continued to affect large parts of Uttar Pradesh and north India on Monday morning, with dense fog lowering visibility across several cities. Despite the freezing temperatures, thousands of devotees gathered at the Sangam in Prayagraj to take a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela, according to the news agency ANI.
In Agra, a thin veil of fog covered the Taj Mahal, reducing visibility at the Taj View Point area.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a maximum temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius in the city, with the minimum expected to fall to 7 degrees Celsius as the cold wave intensifies.
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.
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, reported ANI.
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.
Delhi shivers at 2.9 degrees Celsius amid intensifying cold wave, air quality stays ‘poor’
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.
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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, as per the 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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