Delhi Weather: The feeling of cold has started increasing in the morning and night in Delhi. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the lowest minimum temperature so far in October was recorded in the capital on Monday. The mercury dropped to 17.1 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung weather station, which is 1.3 degrees below normal. At the same time, the maximum temperature of the day was recorded at 31.7 degrees Celsius.
According to the Meteorological Department, the sky is expected to remain clear and the weather dry in Delhi on Tuesday, October 20. The maximum temperature can be between 31 to 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature can be between 17 to 19 degrees Celsius. In the morning, winds are likely to blow from north-west direction at a speed of 10 to 15 kilometers per hour.
There is no significant change expected in the maximum temperature during the next 48 hours. After this the temperature may increase by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius. However, the drop in night and morning temperatures can increase the effect of cold.
Impact of western disturbance may be visible
According to the Meteorological Department, a cyclonic circulation associated with western disturbance is formed over Himachal Pradesh and adjoining Punjab at a height of about 3.1 kilometers above sea level. There is a possibility of change in the weather due to its effect.
Amidst the drop in temperature, the air quality of the capital is also being monitored. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi’s average air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 139 at 4 pm on Monday, which falls in the moderate category. According to the department’s estimate, the air quality may deteriorate further from October 21.
In the last 24 hours, the minimum temperature of Delhi was between 17 to 18 degrees and the maximum temperature was between 29 to 32 degrees Celsius. During this period the humidity level in the air was recorded from 39 to 96 percent.