Delhi-NCR under the shadow of cold and pollution. (Photo – Agency)
Digit Desk, New Delhi. On Saturday, the last day of January 2026, the capital started the morning with severe cold. The minimum temperature was recorded at around 7 degrees Celsius, while moderate level fog was also seen in the morning. The weather is likely to change further as the day progresses.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in Delhi for January 31. According to the department, there may be light rain with thunder this evening. There is also a possibility of strong surface winds and lightning in some areas. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 21 degrees Celsius.
Weather will remain active till February 2
According to IMD, very light to light rain may continue between January 31 and February 2. During this period, there is a possibility of strong winds at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.
The sky may remain partly cloudy on February 4 and 5, while shallow to moderate fog is expected in the morning hours for the next six days.
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Senior scientist of the Meteorological Department, Umashankar Das, said that due to the active western disturbance, widespread weather activities are taking place in North India, the effect of which is also being seen in Delhi-NCR. Due to rain and winds, there is a possibility of further drop in temperature and increase in dense fog in some areas.
Wind in 'dangerous' category
Amid changes in the weather, the air in the capital has once again reached critical levels. The overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi has been recorded at 437, which falls in the 'Hazardous' category.
Today, among the major pollutants, the levels of PM2.5 (265.03) and PM10 (216.57) have been recorded very high. Apart from this, NO2 (65.31), SO2 (19.39), O3 (10.26) and CO (110.21) are also affecting the air quality.
Health experts say that when AQI is above 100, sensitive groups—children, the elderly and people with respiratory diseases—should take special precautions. When AQI reaches beyond 400, common people should also avoid going out or use masks.
AQI of major areas of Delhi
According to the Meteorological Department, there may be some relief from pollution due to rain and winds in the coming days, but at present the people of Delhi have to face cold, fog and poisonous air, all three together.
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