The city’s maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded at 32.2 degrees Celsius, a welcome drop from the sweltering 39.1 degrees Celsius recorded on April 11, the hottest day of the season so far. The minimum temperature on Sunday was 21.4 degrees Celsius.
The IMD’s latest bulletin forecasts that Delhi will see maximum temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius on Monday. While no rain is predicted from Tuesday to Thursday, the sky will remain partly cloudy with strong winds.
Light rain and thundershowers are expected to return on Friday and Saturday. Despite the rain, the temperature is likely to rise again, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius by Friday.
The sudden spell of rain over the weekend led to the diversion of at least 22 Delhi-bound flights. The IMD attributed the rain to an active western disturbance over northwest India.
Delhi’s weather continues to be influenced by a western disturbance, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a decrease in rainfall intensity on Monday. While the maximum temperature is expected to remain stable, the sky will likely remain cloudy with the possibility of drizzle and light rain.On Sunday, the city experienced a drop in temperature, with the maximum recorded at 32.2 degrees Celsius, a decrease from the previous day’s scorching 39.3 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature remained at a seasonally normal 21.4 degrees Celsius.Several areas in Delhi, including Safdarjung, Lodhi Garden, Ridge, and Ayanagar, received a trace of rainfall until 5:30 pm on Sunday. Palam recorded 6.9mm of rainfall, while Mungeshpur, Pitampura, and Pusa received one mm each.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Monday due to the expected rain and thundershowers. In terms of air quality, the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday stood at 140, an improvement from the previous day’s reading of 196, remaining in the moderate category.
Overall, Delhiites can expect a mixed bag of weather in the coming days, with intermittent rain, cloudy skies, and fluctuating temperatures providing some relief from the heat.
