Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 24°C on Thursday, which was 1.6 degrees higher than Wednesday and 0.7 degrees above normal, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.
The rise in night temperatures came as the weather system that had brought rain and cooler conditions to the capital last week weakened. Other weather stations also recorded a rise in minimum temperatures. IMD has forecast mainly clear skies and dry conditions over Delhi-NCR on Thursday, with the maximum temperature likely to settle around 34°C. Palam recorded 22°C, Lodhi Road 22.2°C, Ridge 19.6°C and Ayanagar 22.7°C, the IMD’s 8.30am observations showed. Delhi’s AQI stood at 162 at 10am, placing it in the moderate category, according to CPCB data.
“As the system moves away, cloud cover and rainfall activity over Delhi are reducing, allowing temperatures to rise,” an IMD official said.
The weather forecaster issued no warning for the national Capital for Thursday, and its forecast indicates no significant rainfall over the next few days.
