Weather Alert: Winter knocks at Delhi doors; Temp drops to 12 degree C

DN Bureau

The temperature fell by almost 1.5 degrees in the last 24 hours due to cold northwesterly winds that drive down temperatures and signal the start of winter. Read further on Dynamite News:

Delhi welcomes chilly weather
Delhi welcomes chilly weather


New Delhi: The National Capital Delhi witnessed a temperature dip as the minimum temperature recorded on Wednesday morning was 12.0 degree Celsius.

The temperature fell by almost 1.5 degrees in the last 24 hours due to cold northwesterly winds that drive down temperatures and signal the start of winter.

Smog and mist conditions with predominant surface winds from the northwest directions with the wind speed of 8 to 12 km per hour in the national capital, according to IMD.

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On November 29 and 30, the minimum temeperature in Delhi was recorded as 11 degree Celsius.

Temp to drop further
The Indian Meteorological Department has (IMD) predicted a temperature drop till 9 degrees Celsius in the next 5 days.

Drone visuals showed a thin layer of smog engulfing the areas of Bikaji Cama, Moti Bagh and AIIMS.

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Visuals showed locals jogging at the India Gate in a large number after the pollution levels showed a slight decrease. (with Agency inputs)










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