Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.4 degrees lower than the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The Meteorological Department forecast light to very light rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and dusty winds, on Monday afternoon and evening.
The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle around 39 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.
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Major weather stations in Delhi
Maximum temperatures at major weather stations in Delhi ranged between 38.4 degrees Celsius and 39.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The Ridge District was the hottest at 39.1°C, followed by Lodi Road at 38.7°C and Balam at 38.6°C. Safdarjung, the city’s main station, recorded a maximum temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius, while Ayanagar recorded 38.4 degrees Celsius.
Minimum temperatures ranged between 23.4 degrees Celsius and 26.2 degrees Celsius. Safdarjung recorded the highest minimum temperature at 26.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Palam at 25.6 degrees Celsius and Ayanagar at 24.8 degrees Celsius. Ridge was the coolest stop with a minimum temperature of 23.4°C.
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Delhi AQI and Humidity
The relative humidity reached 61 percent at 8:30 am.
Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 151 in the ‘moderate’ category at 4 pm, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
The recent spell of rainfall has brought relief in the sweltering heat across Delhi and other parts of north India. The rain spell is expected to continue until June 19, with rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds hitting Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.
In its latest bulletin, the International Meteorological Institute forecast scattered rain in Delhi from June 13 to 19.
The capital has witnessed thunderstorms, lightning and rain over the past few days due to the impact of a western disturbance over the Himalayan region. However, weather experts said the system is gradually weakening and moving away, reducing its impact on Delhi.
According to experts, humidity levels are likely to rise in the coming days, leading to uncomfortable weather conditions despite the respite from the intense heat. With rainfall activity expected to gradually decrease, maximum temperatures are also likely to rise over the next few days.
