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Delhi Cools Down: Rain and Winds Bring Relief
12 Oct
Summary
- Delhi experiences cooler weather with winds and cloudy skies on Sunday morning.
- Maximum temperature dropped by 2.2 degrees Celsius to 33.6 degrees Celsius.
- The 24-hour average AQI improved to 122, placing it in the 'moderate' category.
Cooler winds and cloudy skies marked Sunday morning in Delhi-NCR, providing a respite from the recent heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain for the region, attributing the change to an approaching western disturbance. This shift in weather has also led to an improvement in air quality, with Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 122 on October 10, categorizing it as 'moderate'.
Over the past 24 hours, Delhi recorded a noticeable drop in temperatures. Maximum temperatures decreased by 2-3 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures fell by 1-2 degrees Celsius. On Saturday, the maximum temperature dropped by 2.2 degrees to 33.6 degrees Celsius, which was slightly below normal. The minimum temperature also fell by 1.1 degrees to 23.8 degrees Celsius. The IMD predicts a further decline of 1-2 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures over the next 24 hours, after which the temperatures are expected to remain stable.
