Firecrackers hit dangerous levels in Delhi-NCR, AQI 418: AQI crosses 500 in Prayagraj; Heat breaks record in Rajasthan

After Diwali, the air quality of Delhi-NCR reached the severe category on Monday morning. On Sunday, people burst firecrackers in large quantities, after which visibility was also very low in many areas of Delhi-NCR on Monday morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the AQI was recorded at 418 in Patparganj, 406 at ITO, 381 at Rajiv Chowk and 360 in the area around South Extension. The air quality in 10 cities of Uttar Pradesh, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur and Varanasi, remained dangerous on Monday. At 7 am, the AQI of Prayagraj, Gorakhpur and Lucknow crossed 500. On the other hand, cold and fog have started showing their effect. Dense fog engulfed more than 15 cities. The night temperature dropped below 15°C. Cities in Rajasthan remained warmer than normal during the day on Sunday. The maximum temperature in Barmer crossed 38°C. This is the second time in the last 10 years that the temperature has been recorded above 38°C. Cities of Madhya Pradesh are experiencing cold at night and fog in the morning. Bhopal and Indore have also seen a drop in minimum temperatures. Last night, the temperature was below 14 degrees C in 14 cities. It also includes the only hill station, Pachmarhi. Weather Pictures from across the country Weather news from states... Bihar: Fog in the morning, intense sunshine during the day, weather change for 4-5 days The weather in Bihar is seeing two different colors as the second week of November begins. It is feeling mild cold when stepping out of the house in the morning, but the afternoon sun is still making people feel hot. Rajasthan: Record heat in November, temperature above 38, cold drops even at night Cities in Rajasthan remained hotter than usual during the day on Sunday. The maximum temperature in Barmer crossed 38 degrees Celsius. This is the second time in the last 10 years that the temperature has been recorded above 38 degrees Celsius. Uttar Pradesh: Severe cold after 3 days, air in 10 cities bad Air pollution increased in UP after bursting firecrackers on Diwali night. The AQI crossed 500 in Prayagraj, Gorakhpur and Lucknow at 7 am on Monday. The AQI reached dangerous levels in 10 cities, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur and Varanasi. Punjab: AQI of Ludhiana-Mandi Govindgarh crosses 300; Fog likely in Punjab and Chandigarh for the next 3 days Pollution levels in Punjab and Chandigarh have increased a lot due to the smoke of firecrackers and low wind speed after Diwali. The air in many cities of Punjab has become more toxic than that of Chandigarh. Ludhiana recorded an AQI of 300 and Mandi Govindgarh recorded an AQI of 399. Uttarakhand: Mercury in Kedarnath-Badrinath -9°C; Fog in the mountains The weather mood may change in five districts of Uttarakhand today. Light to moderate fog may occur at isolated places in the valleys of the hilly areas. On the other hand, the effect of cold has increased in Kedarnath and Badrinath. Chhattisgarh: Night temperature begins to drop, mercury to drop to 2°C in next 2 days The weather in Chhattisgarh has remained dry. While the night temperature is decreasing. According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in the state is likely to fall by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in the next 2 days. After that, there is no possibility of any significant change in the temperature. Himachal Pradesh: Yellow alert for thunderstorm on 12-13, mercury to drop to 3°C The weather in Himachal Pradesh today and tomorrow will be clear. The western disturbance will be active in the state from the day after tomorrow, i.e., November 11. Under its influence, rain and snowfall are forecast on the mountains for the next four days. This will increase the cold in the high mountains.