New Delhi: The national capital woke up under a dense haze on Monday morning, with sunlight struggling to break through a toxic blanket of smog. Temperatures hover around 19°C, while daytime highs may touch 30°C, indicating a warm yet suffocating day ahead.
Will It Rain Today?
No rainfall is expected across Delhi today. The city continues to experience hazy sunshine, with the sun struggling to pierce through layers of smog. Winds blowing from the west at 6 km/h are too weak to disperse pollutants or form rain-bearing clouds. The temperature will peak near 30°C, maintaining a dry and dusty atmosphere. Morning visibility remains low, particularly for early commuters, while the evening will stay hazy with no chance of showers.
Is It Winter or Just Pollution Cloaking Delhi?
The slight nip in the air is deceptive, it’s not winter yet. What feels like cool weather is actually pollution-driven haze cutting sunlight and cooling the ground surface. The RealFeel temperature is around 18°C, but this mild coolness is caused by blocked solar radiation rather than a genuine seasonal shift. Meteorologists attribute this dense haze to high PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels, stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, and stagnant air circulation. In short, Delhi’s current weather is a smog trap, not winter’s arrival.
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What to Wear in Today’s Weather?
Given the warm daytime conditions, light cotton clothing is comfortable enough. However, due to the poor air quality, wearing a protective mask (preferably N95) is essential when outdoors. Covering your face and eyes can help prevent irritation from dust and pollutants. As the evening temperature dips to around 19°C, carrying a light jacket or sweater is advisable—more for comfort and protection against pollutants than for warmth.
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Weather in Neighboring States
While Delhi struggles with choking air, nearby states like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab report slightly clearer skies and comparatively better AQI levels. Cities such as Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad face “unhealthy” but not “very unhealthy” air conditions. Temperatures across these regions hover between 28°C to 31°C during the day and around 18°C at night. However, westerly winds may carry Delhi’s pollution plume further across NCR in the coming days if there’s no shift in weather pattern or rainfall.