Delhi winter
Delhi's Winter Crisis: Understanding the Temperature-Pollution Relationship in November-December
Dec 05, 2025 10:44 pm CST
Delhi faces its annual winter pollution crisis as temperatures plummet to 5°C, trapping pollutants and pushing AQI readings above 300. Data analysis reveals a clear inverse relationship between falling temperatures and worsening air quality, with pollution levels peaking when temperatures drop below 20°C. As December progresses, the cold, stagnant air continues to lock pollutants in place, creating hazardous conditions that have sparked protests across the capital.
Delhi Records Coldest December Day: Temperature Drops Below Seasonal Average with Foggy Forecast
Dec 04, 2025 01:41 am CST
Delhi experienced its coldest December day of the year as temperatures dropped to 23.7°C, 1.6 degrees below normal, with minimum temperatures at 6.4°C. The IMD forecasts moderate fog conditions for Thursday with continued cold weather and northwestern winds at 10 km/h, while the Air Quality Early Warning System predicts isolated cold wave conditions.
Delhi Records Lowest Early December Temperature Since 2011: Cold Wave Warning Issued
Dec 02, 2025 10:45 pm CST
Delhi experiences an unusual early December temperature drop to 5.7°C, the coldest since 2011, as IMD forecasts continued cold wave conditions. Historical patterns show this early chill is exceptional, with temperatures typically dropping below 5°C only after December 10. Seasonal forecasts predict normal to below-normal temperatures across central and northwest India through February 2026.
Delhi Records Coldest November in 5 Years: Average Temperature Drops to 11.5°C According to IMD Data
Nov 29, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Delhi has experienced its coldest November in five years with average minimum temperatures dropping to 11.5 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department data shows consistently lower temperatures than previous years, with both day and night temperatures remaining cooler than 2024. The month was completely dry with no rainfall recorded, continuing the post-monsoon dry spell pattern from last year.
Delhi Records Coldest November Temperature Since 2022: 8 Degrees Celsius Marks Winter's Arrival
Nov 27, 2025 03:03 am CST
Delhi has recorded its coldest November morning since 2022, with temperatures dropping to 8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. This marks a significant 3.3 degrees below seasonal averages, as the India Meteorological Department forecasts foggy conditions with maximum temperatures between 24-26 degrees Celsius, signaling the arrival of winter in the national capital.
Delhi Records Lowest November Temperature in 3 Years: Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' with AQI at 377
Nov 16, 2025 09:30 pm CST
Delhi recorded 9 degrees Celsius on Sunday, making it the coldest November day in three years. While the IMD forecasts shallow fog for Monday, the city continues to struggle with 'very poor' air quality as 11 monitoring stations reported 'severe' AQI levels above 400, with PM2.5 and PM10 being the main pollutants.
Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Levels as Farm Fires Contribute 22% to Pollution
Nov 13, 2025 10:48 am CST
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for a second consecutive day, with an AQI of 418. Stubble burning in neighboring states contributed 22.4% to pollution levels, posing serious health risks to residents. Weather forecasts predict a slight improvement with temperatures continuing to drop and shallow fog expected on Thursday.
Delhi Records Season's Coldest Night at 12.7 Degrees Celsius: First Drop Below 15-Degree Mark This Winter
Nov 07, 2025 02:21 am CST
Delhi experienced its coldest night of the winter season with temperatures plummeting to 12.7 degrees Celsius, marking the first time temperatures have fallen below 15 degrees. Meteorologists attribute this sudden chill to cold northwesterly winds from the Himalayas and clear night skies enhancing radiational cooling, with forecasts predicting similar conditions to continue.