Delhi Weather Updates: Light Rain To Continue Entire Week Leading To Drop In Temperature

Delhi is expected to witness isolated rain on Tuesday with a likelihood of thunderstorms and gusty winds blowing at speeds of 25 to 35 kmph, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. However, the rain is unlikely to give much respite from the hot humid temperature in the national capital. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to remain at 40 and 31 degrees respectively.

Delhi's maximum temperature on Monday was 40.4 degrees Celsius, two degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature was 31.6 degrees, four degrees above normal. Humidity levels ranged from 73 to 45 percent. Jafarpur recorded the highest temperature at 41.1 degrees.

Delhi Rain Forecast 

Light rain is predicted to continue throughout the week, leading to an expected drop in temperatures from Wednesday onwards. The maximum temperature is expected to decrease to 36 degrees and the minimum to 28 degrees. 

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The meteorological department has issued a green alert for Wednesday to Friday and a yellow alert for Saturday and Sunday, with chances of heavy rain on the latter two days. The monsoon is expected to arrive around this period.

Delhi AQI Today 

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained below 200 on Monday, falling into the 'moderate' category at 142, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. This air quality level is likely to persist for the next two days.