The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heavy showers across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from 5 to 6 November. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Mahe, and Karaikal from 8 to 10 November. Likewise, similar weather will prevail in South Interior Karnataka from 8 November to 10 November. The IMD has mentioned that the rest of the country is expected to experience no major weather changes for this week. Moderate to dense fog is anticipated in isolated places in northeast Uttar Pradesh during the early morning of 5 November.
Air Quality in severe conditions in Delhi and other regions
The national capital’s air quality remained at a ‘very poor” level as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was measured at 381 on Monday and it was just slightly lower than Sunday’s 382. Delhi has recorded the second worst AQI in the country followed by Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan. Air pollution levels were also high in Uttar Pradesh, Manesar, Kaithal, Hisar, Noida, and Hajipur in Bihar. To combat the ongoing pollution crisis, Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai will be conducting a meeting on the Winter’s Action Plan on Tuesday.
Weather prediction for Delhi-NCR
The weather in the national capital is likely to have a clear sky. The surface winds will accompany mist and smog. Temperatures are predicted to peak at 32 degrees Celsius and the minimum will be around 16 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
Rising temperatures in Himachal Pradesh
Dry weather in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in record-breaking temperatures in several areas. On 3 November, Dharamshala experienced the highest-ever November temperature as it reached 27.8 degrees Celsius whereas Mandi and Kangra had 29.3 degrees Celsius and 27.6 degrees Celsius.