Delhi-NCR Shivers: IMD Issues Orange Alert Amidst Dense Fog, 6°C Cold

• Delhi-NCR faces severe cold and dense fog, reducing visibility and making travel difficult, especially at night and morning.
• IMD has issued an Orange Alert for December 29, forecasting severe cold, dense fog, and cold wave conditions, urging caution and avoiding early morning travel.
• Temperatures dropped to 6°C in Delhi, with AQI levels in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Greater Noida reaching 'Severe' category (390-414).
• Weather forecast predicts a Yellow Alert for Dec 30, with minimum temperatures around 7-9°C from Dec 31 to Jan 3.
• An active Western Disturbance from Jan 30 may increase pollution and dense fog in Delhi-NCR, with light rain expected in parts of South India.

Why It Matters: Delhi-NCR is under an IMD Orange Alert for severe cold and dense fog, with pollution expected to rise.