By Admin 
The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in Delhi. The Meteorological Department has predicted that there may be dense fog in Delhi on Saturday (January 3) morning and it will affect the visibility. IMD said that cold wave conditions are expected to persist in many places of Delhi from January 3 to 6. The average AQI of Delhi in the last 24 hours was 236. The maximum temperature was recorded at 17.4 and the minimum temperature was 9.1 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature was recorded at 17.4 degrees Celsius in Lodhi Road, 17.2 in Ayanagar, 14 in Ridge and 16.4 degrees Celsius in Palam.
What will be the temperature on January 3?
The minimum temperature was recorded at 9 degree Celsius in Palam and Lodhi Road, 8.7 degree Celsius in Ridge and 8.1 degree Celsius in Ayanagar. On Saturday (January 3), the minimum temperature is expected to be 7 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature will be 18 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has also predicted cold wave in some parts of Haryana.
Grape-3 restrictions removed from Delhi-NCR
Earlier on Friday, Group 3 restrictions were lifted in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding areas. There was a significant improvement in AQI till 4 pm on Friday and it was recorded at 236, which shows a positive trend. “All actions under the first and second phase of GRAP will remain in force in NCR.”
Demolition activities will now be allowed
Permission has been given to resume non-essential construction and demolition activities in Delhi-NCR. Subject to compliance with pollution control norms, works such as earthwork, piling, digging pits, welding, painting, plastering, tiling and flooring can be resumed, the official statement said, adding that stone breaking, brick kilns and mining activities will also continue. Permission has also been given to transport construction materials including cement and sand.
Restrictions on vehicles also removed
The restrictions imposed on vehicles during the third phase have also been removed. The statement said that BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers can run on the roads, while the ban on non-essential diesel-powered medium goods vehicles has been lifted.