Delhi's Mercury Soars: Warm Nights Ahead

Delhi's minimum temperature reached 24°C on Thursday, marking a notable increase from the previous day and exceeding the normal temperature by 0.7 degrees. This warming trend is attributed to the dissipation of a weather system that had recently provided rain and cooler conditions. The India Meteorological Department forecasts clear and dry weather for Delhi-NCR in the coming days.

Accompanying the temperature rise, other weather stations across Delhi also recorded higher minimums. However, the city's air quality saw a deterioration, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 162 on Thursday morning, classifying it in the moderate category. This is a rise from Wednesday's AQI of 129, which was influenced by unfavorable atmospheric conditions. Maximum temperatures are expected to hover around 34°C for the next couple of days, with minimums likely to remain near 24°C.