Dense Fog in 15 UP Cities; Delhi AQI at 322

Dense fog has enveloped 15 cities in Uttar Pradesh, including Sambhal and Hapur, since Diwali. The coldest cities in the state are Hardoi at 13.5°C and Bareilly at 14.2°C. In Madhya Pradesh, 17 cities recorded temperatures below 15°C, with Amarkantak and Karondi dropping below 12°C. In Bihar, light cold is felt in the mornings and nights, while five districts, including Jamui and Munger, are under a rain alert. Delhi's air quality index (AQI) reached 322, categorizing it as very poor. AQI levels above 300 indicate severe air quality concerns. Three major weather systems are active across the country. A western disturbance is expected to bring rain and snowfall to the Western Himalayan region until November 13. Heavy rainfall alerts are also issued for Tamil Nadu and Kerala due to the northeast monsoon, with potential for intensified rainfall on November 15-16.