Delhi Swelters: Heatwave and Poor Air Quality Grip the City
Delhi experienced soaring temperatures with a minimum of 26.8°C and a heatwave alert. The city's air quality plummeted to 'very poor,' with an AQI of 301. Rising temperatures are expected, impacting daily life and raising health concerns across the region.
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Delhi battled oppressive heat on Tuesday as temperatures soared with a recorded minimum of 26.8 degrees Celsius. The meteorological department has issued a yellow alert indicating likely heatwave conditions.
Various city locales reported slightly varied temperatures. Palam's minimum reached 27.5° Celsius, marginally above normal, contrasting with Lodhi Road's 25.6°C, a bit below the norm. Ridge station logged 26.7°C, while Ayanagar hit 27.1°C.
Meanwhile, the city's air quality nosedived, plunging into the 'very poor' category with an AQI measure of 301 at 9 am, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. Residents brace for a hot day with maximum temperatures potentially reaching 44°C.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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