Delhiiites on Sunday woke up to a shallow fog and chilly morning with minimum temperature settling at 6 degrees Celsius, three notches below the seasonal average, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD). 📰 Delhi Weather Update: City Records 6 Degrees Celsius As Minimum Temperature, Air Quality Index ‘Severe’.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts partly cloudy skies and moderate morning fog on January 27 with temperatures around 20 and 5 degrees Celsius.
As the cold weather and persistent pollution persist, locals in Delhi are grappling with health problems including cough, cold, throat irritation, chest tightness, low oxygen level, burning sensation in the eyes, and high fever. The drop in temperature has led to an increase in chest infections and pneumonia cases, particularly among children and the elderly.
Lack of communication is at the core of the problem. Informed flyers will be more understanding of the difficulties faced by airlines when inclement weather disrupts flight schedules