IMD Weather Warning Today: Heavy rainfall likely in Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Andhra; shallow fog in Delhi NCR as AQI slides | Today’s news
As the remnants of Cyclone Murasu gradually dissipate, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert for heavy rains in several southern states, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, for today, November 5.
Meanwhile, the meteorological agency has forecast shallow morning fog for Delhi today, signaling a distinct seasonal shift.
Check out the full IMD forecast here:
The depression, a remnant of severe cyclonic storm Murasu, which brought extremely heavy rainfall to Telangana and coastal Andhra Pradesh yesterday, is forecast to move northwards and weaken into a well-marked low pressure area, the IMD said in its latest report.
- South Interior Karnataka is expected to face gusty winds of 30-40 kmph (gusting up to 50 kmph) till November 6.
- Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema will experience similar gusty winds (30-40 km/h, with gusts up to 50 km/h) from November 6 to November 8 accompanied by sustained strong surface winds.
- Isolated thunderstorms and lightning will remain a constant threat over Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karajkal till November 8.
Weather in Delhi today
Delhi-NCR is expected to witness mainly clear skies on Thursday, with shallow mist or fog at a few places during the morning hours, the IMD said.
Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 27°C to 29°C, minimum temperatures are expected to range from 15°C to 17°C.
The Met agency said the minimum temperature will be close to normal (-1.5°C to 1.5°C), while maximum temperatures will be below normal (-1.6°C to -3.0°C) at most places over Delhi.
In the morning, the wind will blow mainly from the northwest at a speed of up to 15 km/h, increasing to 20 km/h in the afternoon and settling at 12 km/h at night.
Delhi’s air quality was again in the “very poor” category on Thursday morning, with the air quality index (AQI) at 368 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Punjab’s Bagh recorded the worst air quality at 458, which falls under the ‘severe’ category.
The city’s AQI also crossed the 300 mark on Tuesday and Wednesday to 332 and 379, respectively, falling under the “very poor” category.
