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Punjab, Haryana See Dip in Night Temperatures; Delhi Air Quality Moderate

The India Meteorological Department reported a slight decrease in average minimum temperatures across Punjab and Haryana, with conditions remaining near normal. Haryana saw a 0.6°C fall, while Punjab recorded a 0.3°C dip, with Hoshiarpur registering the state's lowest at 7.7°C. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality was in the 'moderate' category with an AQI of 197, though areas like Anand Vihar recorded 'poor' levels. No rainfall was reported in Punjab, Haryana, or Chandigarh in the past 24 hours.

Key Points: Punjab, Haryana Temperatures Dip Slightly, Delhi AQI Moderate

  • Slight temp dip in Punjab & Haryana
  • Delhi AQI at 197 (moderate)
  • No rainfall in region
  • Anand Vihar records 'poor' AQI
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Punjab, Haryana record slight dip in minimum temperatures: IMD

IMD reports slight fall in minimum temperatures across Punjab and Haryana. Delhi's air quality remains in the 'moderate' category with some areas recording 'poor' AQI.

"The average minimum temperature fell by 0.3 degrees Celsius and remained near normal. - IMD"

Chandigarh, February 14

The India Meteorological Department, Chandigarh, on Saturday reported a slight fall in the average minimum temperatures across Punjab and Haryana, with conditions remaining near normal in both states.

According to IMD, Haryana recorded a fall of 0.6 degrees Celsius in the average minimum temperature compared to Friday. The lowest minimum temperature in the state was recorded at Bhiwani and Mandkola (Mewat) at 8.5 degrees Celsius.

Chandigarh recorded a minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees Celsius, witnessing a fall of 1.6 degrees Celsius over the previous day.

Among other major stations in Haryana, Ambala recorded 11.8 degrees Celsius, Hisar 8.7 degrees Celsius, Karnal 9.3 degrees Celsius, Rohtak 9.6 degrees Celsius and Narnaul 10.5 degrees Celsius.

In Punjab, the average minimum temperature fell by 0.3 degrees Celsius and remained near normal. The lowest minimum temperature in the state was recorded at Hoshiarpur (AWS) at 7.7 degrees Celsius.

Amritsar recorded 8.5 degrees Celsius, Ludhiana 9.6 degrees Celsius, Patiala 10.5 degrees Celsius, Bathinda 8.2 degrees Celsius and Faridkot 8.0 degrees Celsius.

The IMD further informed that no rainfall was recorded at any station in Punjab, Haryana or Chandigarh during the past 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM.

Meanwhile today, the national capital's air quality slightly deteriorated, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 197 at 8.00 am, placing it in the 'moderate' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Anand Vihar recorded a 'poor' AQI of 265, while RK Puram also reported a 'poor' AQI of 247. In contrast, IGI Airport T3 Delhi recorded an AQI of 176, classified as 'moderate' per CPCB data.

As per AQI classification, a reading between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
As a farmer in Karnal, these small temperature changes matter a lot for our wheat crop at this stage. IMD updates are crucial for us. Hope the clear weather holds for the harvest.
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Sarah B
Interesting data, but the article jumps from Punjab/Haryana weather to Delhi's AQI quite abruptly. It would be better to have a separate piece on air quality. The weather info for my area (Ludhiana) is helpful though.
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Aman W
Hoshiarpur at 7.7°C! No wonder I needed an extra blanket last night. This is pleasant winter weather for us in Punjab, much better than the intense cold wave last month.
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Kavya N
The contrast is worrying. While our temperatures are fine, Delhi's air quality is still 'poor' in many areas. We need to learn from this and protect Punjab & Haryana's air. Stubble burning season will be here before we know it.
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Michael C
Detailed reporting from IMD as always. It's impressive how granular the data is, right down to specific stations. Helps in planning travel. Thinking of driving from Ambala to Patiala tomorrow.

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