Delhi Weather: Rain in Delhi-NCR has brought relief from the heat of October. After the rain on Thursday, October 15, the maximum temperature in some areas of the capital dropped to 6 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the amount of rainfall since the beginning of the month has reached more than three times the normal. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of light rain on Friday, while after this the weather may become dry.
It started raining with strong winds between 12 noon and 1 pm on Thursday. Due to dense clouds in the sky, an atmosphere of darkness was created in many areas during the day. The maximum temperature recorded in Safdarjung was 28.3 degrees Celsius, which was 4.9 degrees below normal. A drop of 5 degrees was recorded in the temperature here. At the same time, the mercury in the Ridge area fell by 6.3 degrees to 27.4 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature in the capital was 23.3 degrees Celsius, which was 3.7 degrees above normal. During this period the wind speed reached 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. Maximum humidity was recorded at 100 percent and minimum at 76 percent.
65.8 mm rain recorded in October
Till 5:30 pm on Thursday, 15.9 mm rainfall was recorded in Delhi. With this, the total rainfall so far in October has reached 65.8 mm, whereas the normal figure for the month is 24.2 mm.
The reason for this change in weather is the active western disturbance over northern Punjab and the cyclonic circulation formed around southern Haryana. It is expected to be cloudy on Friday and light rain, thunder and lightning is expected in some areas. The maximum temperature can be between 29 to 31 degrees and the minimum can be between 16 to 18 degrees Celsius.
Delhi’s AQI recorded 165
The average air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 165, which falls in the moderate category. According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, the weather may remain dry between October 17 and 22. There is a possibility of clear sky on the day of Dussehra on October 20, due to which the risk of rain on events held in open fields may be less.