- By Imran Zafar
- Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:27 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts rain in Delhi on Wednesday and Thursday, which is expected to lower the maximum temperature to around 20 degrees Celsius. Moderate fog is anticipated until Wednesday, followed by clearer skies. The minimum temperature is likely to range between 9 and 12 degrees Celsius.
Delhi experienced its warmest January day in six years on Sunday, with the maximum temperature soaring to 26.1 degrees Celsius, seven degrees above the normal range, according to the IMD. This surpasses last year's highest January temperature of 24 degrees Celsius but remains lower than the 2019 record of 28.7 degrees Celsius.
Delhi Air Quality
Despite a foggy start, improved wind speeds led to a clear sky by midday on Sunday. However, air quality worsened initially, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 368, classified as ‘very poor,’ compared to Saturday’s AQI of 255 (‘poor’). By evening, better wind conditions helped improve air quality slightly, bringing the AQI down to 263 (‘poor’).
Officials from the Commission for Air Quality Management noted the trend and stated that stricter anti-pollution measures would be implemented only if AQI levels exceed 350.
Moderate fog was reported at Safdarjung Observatory on Sunday, with visibility improving from 200 meters at 7 am to 300 meters by 8 am. Palam airport recorded shallow fog. Relative humidity in the city fluctuated between 71 and 100 per cent.
Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, dense fog is expected to dissipate by Monday, while rural areas in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will continue to face cold wave conditions for a few more days. Light rain is predicted in both states on January 21 and 22 due to a western disturbance.