Chilly morning, slight respite from fog
December 20th, 2011 - 11:44 am ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Chilly winds continued to make Delhiites shiver Tuesday as the minimum temperature settled three notches below average at 4.8 degrees Celsius. However, there was slight respite from the heavy fog.
“A light blanket of fog enveloped the city. The visibility at 8.30 a.m. was 600 metres which was better compared to yesterday (Monday),” an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official told IANS.
A clear day is in store for the city but the chilly winds will blow throughout the day, the IMD said. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 21 degrees.
“However, the fog will return in the evening,” the official said.
The humidity at 8.30 a.m. was 100 percent.
Monday’s minimum temperature fell three notches below average at 5 degrees while the maximum was recorded at 21.9 degrees — one notch below average.
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