Delhi is likely to witness cloudy skies and light rain on Sunday, July 26, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting pleasant weather across the national capital. The weather department has also predicted moderate rainfall from Tuesday onwards and issued a yellow alert for parts of Delhi.
What Temperature Is Expected In Delhi?
The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 33°C and 35°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to stay between 24°C and 26°C The slight drop in temperature is expected to provide some relief after warmer conditions on Saturday.
How Was Delhi’s Weather On Saturday?
Delhi received scattered light rainfall in several areas on Saturday, although temperatures remained above normal. Safdarjung, the city’s base weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 36°C, which was 1.1°C above normal. The minimum temperature settled at 27.7°C. Palam recorded a maximum of 33.8°C, while Lodhi Road and Ayanagar recorded minimum temperatures of 27°C and 24.2°C, respectively. Light rain was reported from Safdarjung, Palam, Lodhi Road, Najafgarh, Janakpuri and Narayana.
When Will Rain Increase In Delhi?
According to the IMD, light rainfall is likely to continue on Monday. Rainfall activity is expected to increase from Tuesday onwards, with moderate rain likely in many parts of the city. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for Tuesday and Wednesday, warning of moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds.
The extended forecast suggests Delhi will continue to experience cloudy weather through the week, with daytime temperatures gradually falling to around 31°C to 34°C by the end of July.
How Is Delhi’s Air Quality?
Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘Satisfactory’ category on Saturday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) was 73, compared to 70 a day earlier. An AQI between 51 and 100 is considered satisfactory, indicating acceptable air quality with only minor health concerns for sensitive individuals. With more rainfall expected over the coming days, air quality is likely to remain stable.
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