Delhi-NCR experienced rare fog and chilly conditions after heavy rainfall led to the coldest March day in six years, along with improved air quality.
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- Dense fog covered several parts of Delhi-NCR early morning, reducing visibility after a night of heavy rainfall and persistent cloud cover across the region.
- The temperature at Safdarjung observatory was recorded at 14 degrees Celsius with humidity touching 100 percent, creating misty and cold conditions across the city.
- The India Meteorological Department did not issue any weather alert for Saturday despite the unusual fog and temperature drop observed across Delhi-NCR.
- The sudden weather change was triggered by an active western disturbance extending from northern Pakistan to central India, supported by cyclonic circulations.
- Friday recorded the coldest March day in six years, with temperatures dropping significantly compared to seasonal averages recorded in previous years.
- The rainfall also improved air quality, bringing the AQI down to 93, placing it in the satisfactory category for the first time in months.
- March 2026 has become the wettest in three years, with rainfall levels surpassing recent records and contributing to the sudden cooling across the region.
- Neighboring regions like Noida and parts of Uttar Pradesh also witnessed fog, thunderstorms, and gusty winds due to the same weather system.




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