What was Delhi's temperature on the coldest March day in six years?

On Friday, Delhi recorded its coldest March day in six years, with the maximum temperature at Safdarjung reaching 21.7 degrees Celsius.

How did Delhi's air quality change after the rain?

After the recent rainfall, Delhi's air quality improved significantly, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling to 93, which is categorized as 'satisfactory'.

What is the weather forecast for Delhi after the rainy spell?

The air quality is expected to be in the 'moderate' category, with a partly cloudy sky and temperatures ranging between 14 and 27 degrees Celsius expected for Saturday.

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Delhi Sees Record Cold, Cleanest Air in 5 Months

20 Mar

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Summary

Delhi experienced its coldest March day in six years on Friday.
Maximum temperature recorded was 21.7 degrees Celsius, 9.6 degrees below normal.
Air Quality Index fell to 93, marking 'satisfactory' air for the first time in 161 days.

Delhi Sees Record Cold, Cleanest Air in 5 Months

New Delhi experienced its coldest March day in six years on Friday, as the maximum temperature at Safdarjung settled at a chilly 21.7 degrees Celsius. This reading was 9.6 degrees Celsius below the normal average for this time of year. The city also recorded its cleanest air in nearly five months, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 93, falling into the 'satisfactory' category.

This improvement in air quality is a direct result of recent rainfall and gusty winds. The AQI's 'satisfactory' status is the first observed in 161 days, a welcome change from previous conditions. Several areas across the city registered maximum temperatures well below normal, with Palam at 21.2 degrees Celsius and Lodhi Road at 21.0 degrees Celsius also significantly cooler than average.