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Delhi Swelters: Record Warm Morning Amid Monsoon Delay
28 Jun
Summary
- Delhi experienced its warmest morning in two years with a minimum temperature of 31.1 degrees Celsius.
- The maximum temperature reached 41.8 degrees Celsius, significantly above the seasonal average.
- The monsoon's delayed arrival is contributing to unusually high temperatures and humidity in the region.
Delhi experienced an unusually warm morning on Sunday, recording its lowest temperature in two years at 31.1 degrees Celsius. This figure is 3.2 degrees above the typical seasonal average. The city's maximum temperature reached 41.8 degrees Celsius, further exacerbating the heatwave conditions.
Weather experts attribute this prolonged high temperature and humidity to the delayed arrival of the southwest monsoon, which is now expected around July 4th. The interaction of dry winds from Pakistan and moist winds from the Arabian Sea is creating conditions of extreme heat and elevated humidity levels.
While cloud formations occur, widespread rainfall is lacking due to insufficient moisture. The weather department has forecast thunderstorms with rain for Monday, with temperatures expected to hover around 41 degrees Celsius. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'moderate' category.
