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Delhi chills: September temps hit 18-year low!
28 Sep
Summary
- Delhi's minimum temperature dropped to 21°C, lowest in 18 years.
- Cool winds and rain caused the significant temperature dip.
- Some areas recorded even lower temperatures, like Ridge at 16.8°C.
Delhi experienced a significant weather shift on Sunday, with the minimum temperature recorded at 21 degrees Celsius. This reading represents the lowest temperature for September in 18 years and is three degrees below the seasonal average.
The unseasonal cold was brought about by cool winds from the north and northeast, coupled with widespread rainfall in nearby regions. This combination created an early winter-like atmosphere in the capital.
Data from the India Meteorological Department indicated that this was one of the lowest September minimums recorded in Delhi in over two decades. Other weather stations within the city registered even lower temperatures, with Ridge recording 16.8 degrees Celsius, Palam at 19.2 degrees Celsius, and Ayanagar at 21.2 degrees Celsius.
