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Dense Fog Grips Chandigarh, Delhi Air Quality Remains Poor

Dense fog significantly reduced visibility in Chandigarh, affecting early morning traffic. While Delhi's overall air quality showed a slight improvement, it remained in the 'poor' category with several areas reporting 'very poor' AQI levels. The India Meteorological Department has forecast rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds for the region throughout the day. Meanwhile, the Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked Stage III restrictions of the GRAP plan due to improving conditions but urges continued public adherence to earlier stages.

Key Points: Chandigarh Fog, Delhi AQI Update | Weather Forecast

  • Dense fog reduces visibility in Chandigarh
  • Delhi AQI improves slightly but remains 'poor'
  • IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds
  • CAQM revokes Stage III of GRAP action plan
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Dense fog engulfs Chandigarh, visibility drops sharply

Dense fog reduces visibility in Chandigarh. Delhi's air quality improves slightly but remains 'poor' as IMD forecasts rain and winds.

"citizens are requested to strictly adhere to the citizen charter under Stages II and I - Commission for Air Quality Management"

Chandigarh, January 28

Chandigarh witnessed dense fog on Wednesday, significantly reducing visibility across several areas and affecting early morning traffic.

According to the India Meteorological Department forecast, the city is expected to record a maximum temperature of 19 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 8 degrees Celsius today, with a mainly clear sky, alongside dense to very dense fog conditions.

Meanwhile, the national capital witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 273 at around 7 am, keeping it in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality improved slightly from Tuesday, with the AQI at 294.

However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in smog. According to data shared by the CPCB, the AQI near Anand Vihar was recorded at 280, placing it in the "poor" category. In the Patpadganj area, the AQI was 304, placing it in the "very poor" category. Several key monitoring stations across the city reported AQI levels in the 'very poor' range. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 362, while Ashok Vihar stood at 323.

Bawana reported 332, and Chandni Chowk 340. Dwarka Sector 8 recorded 317, while Mundka reported 323. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers with strong gusty winds across the day. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds at speeds of 30 to 40 kmph are expected during the morning, forenoon, afternoon, evening, and night.

The temperature is likely to range from 19 to 9 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR in view of improvement in air quality and forecast trends.

While GRAP Stage III is being revoked, keeping in view the winter season, when weather conditions may not always be favourable, and to ensure that AQI levels do not slip further, citizens are requested to strictly adhere to the citizen charter under Stages II and I of the extant schedule of GRAP.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While the fog is a natural winter phenomenon, the article rightly connects it to the larger air quality issue in Delhi-NCR. An AQI of 304 in Patpadganj is still 'very poor'. Revoking GRAP Stage III seems premature when so many stations are in the red. We need sustained action, not just reacting to slight improvements.
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Aman W
Chandni Chowk at 340 AQI! This is alarming. The mix of fog and this pollution creates such harmful smog. Elderly parents are struggling to breathe. Authorities must enforce the citizen charter strictly. We all have a role to play - carpool, use public transport.
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Sarah B
Visiting from Canada and staying in Delhi. The fog and smog combination is unlike anything I've experienced. The forecast of rain and wind might help, but the underlying air quality issue is severe. It's a stark reminder of environmental challenges.
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Vikram M
Typical North Indian winter. Fog, dipping temperatures, and pollution. At least they're predicting some rain and wind which might clear the air a bit. Time to get out the heaters and sweaters again! ☕
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Kriti O
The data from different areas shows how localized the problem can be. From 'poor' to 'very poor' within the same city. Makes you wonder about the hyper-local sources of pollution. Hope the CAQM has a robust monitoring plan for the rest of the winter.

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