As winter tightens its grip over North India, the national capital, New Delhi, is experiencing dense fog and plummeting temperatures, causing transportation disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released the weather forecast for the first week of January 2024, providing insights into the prevailing weather conditions, maximum and minimum temperatures, and the expected fog intensity. Let’s delve into the detailed forecast to help residents and travelers plan accordingly. Taazinews 24 has extended its presence to WhatsApp. Tap here to join and receive the latest updates on News.

Current Weather Challenges:

Delhi, a city in North India, is currently grappling with dense fog and extremely cold weather conditions, leading to delays and cancellations of trains and flights. These adverse weather conditions have become a characteristic feature as winter intensifies in the region.

IMD’s Weather Forecast:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather forecast for Delhi from January 1 to January 7, 2024. This forecast includes crucial details such as the maximum and minimum temperatures, as well as the expected weather conditions each day.

Weather Details for the Week:

According to the official website of the India Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature in Delhi for January 1-5, 2024, is predicted to be around 19.3 degrees Celsius, with a minimum temperature of 6.9 degrees Celsius. For the subsequent period of January 6-10, 2024, the forecast indicates a maximum temperature of 19 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 6.9 degrees Celsius.

Day-to-Day Weather Updates:

Let’s explore the day-to-day weather forecast for the first week of January 2024:

January 1, 2024:

Max-Min Temp: 17 – 10.1 degrees Celsius
Weather: Mainly clear sky with shallow fog.

January 2, 2024:

Max-Min Temp: 17 – 9 degrees Celsius
Weather: Mainly clear sky with shallow fog in the morning.

January 3, 2024:

Max-Min Temp: 17 – 11 degrees Celsius
Weather: Mainly clear sky with shallow fog in the morning.

January 4, 2024:

Max-Min Temp: 17 – 11 degrees Celsius
Weather: Mainly clear sky with shallow fog in the morning.

January 5, 2024:

Max-Min Temp: 18 – 10 degrees Celsius
Weather: Mainly clear sky with shallow fog in the morning.

January 6, 2024:

Max-Min Temp: 18 – 9 degrees Celsius
Weather: Mainly clear sky with shallow fog in the morning.

January 7, 2024:

Max-Min Temp: 19 – 10 degrees Celsius
Weather: Partly cloudy sky with shallow fog in the morning.

Fog Intensity and Temperature Outlook:

The IMD categorizes fog into different levels based on visibility. As per the IMD, ‘very dense’ fog occurs when visibility is between 0 and 50 meters, ‘dense’ between 51 and 200 meters, ‘moderate’ between 201 and 500 meters, and ‘shallow’ between 501 and 1,000 meters. The forecast suggests a further drop in temperature, ranging between 10 and 7 degrees Celsius at the Safdarjung Observatory during the first week of January 2024.

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