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Delhi-NCR Weather: Mercury levels in Delhi reached below the 20 degrees Celsius mark for the second consecutive day, as the national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 19.4 degrees Celsius. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), this was 1.6 degrees less than the season’s average. Earlier, Delhi witnessed its first drop below the 20-degree Celsius mark on Friday, for the 2025-26 winter season, with temperatures dropping to 18.8 degrees Celsius.

The maximum temperature for Friday stood at 29.9 degrees Celsius. Similarly, as the day progresses, the maximum temperature in the city will reach 33 degrees Celsius, forecasted by the weather department. 

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The IMD recorded the relative Humidity in Delhi at 84 per cent at 8:30 AM on Saturday. Air Quality Index (AQI) reading for the city was 196 (moderate category) in the morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. 

Effects Of La Niña On Delhi Winters

The residents of Delhi and other nearby cities are likely to witness the coldest winters in years due to the La Niña effect, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed. According to the weather department, areas of Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad will experience high fog frequencies and strong cold surface winds. 

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The effects of La Niña will also be felt in the hilly states, which are expected to experience more snowfall during the winter months. While providing details, one of the IMD officials stated that La Niña is usually associated with colder winters in India. He further noted that the continuous rainfall in the major parts of the country has kept the temperature low, providing relief to the residents. “Our models show a good probability of La Niña developing during Oct–Dec this year," a senior IMD official was quoted as saying by the Times of India.

"La Niña is usually associated with colder winters in India. While the warming effect of climate change can offset this to some extent, winters during La Niña years tend to be colder compared to years without it. This year overall may not rank among the hottest, as monsoon rainfall has already kept temperatures under control," he added.

With inputs from PTI.