New Delhi, January 1: Delhi on Monday witnessed a warmer New Year morning, recording a minimum temperature of 10.1 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average. On Monday, the visibility stood at 700 metres at Safdarjung, Delhi's main weather station, and 1,200 metres at Palam, according to the India Meteorological Department. ‘Wishing a Splendid 2024’: PM Narendra Modi Wishes Prosperity, Peace and Health to All on New Year 2024.
According to the Indian Railways, 21 Delhi-bound trains were running one to five hours late due to fog. The relative humidity in the city stood at 88 per cent at 8.30 am. Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 356, in the 'very poor' category, at 9 am. India Welcomes New Year 2024 With Celebrations and Prayers Across Faiths (Watch Videos).
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor, and 401 and 500 'severe'.