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Delhi Swelters: Hottest October Day in Two Years
4 Oct
Summary
- Delhi experienced its hottest October day in two years on Saturday.
- Clear skies and dry winds contributed to the sustained high temperatures.
- Temperatures are predicted to fall by 2-4 degrees from October 6-9.
New Delhi is enduring an unusually warm October, with maximum temperatures consistently exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. Saturday, October 3, recorded a high of 37.1 degrees Celsius, the highest for this date in two years. The day temperature on Sunday was 36.4 degrees Celsius, two degrees above normal. This prolonged heat is attributed to clear skies and the absence of significant rainfall in the preceding 15 days, coupled with dry westerly and northwesterly winds.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a shift in wind patterns, with easterlies expected from October 6. This change is anticipated to bring a temperature drop of 2-4 degrees Celsius between October 6 and October 9. Light rain or drizzle, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is possible on Tuesday. The maximum temperature is expected to settle between 31-33 degrees Celsius by Wednesday, offering some respite from the current heat.
In comparison, October of the previous year saw its highest maximum temperature at 35.7 degrees Celsius on October 2, and this figure was only surpassed once in the entire month. While daytime temperatures are elevated, the minimum temperature on Sunday reached 24.1 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal. The minimum temperature is expected to remain between 21-23 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
