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Delhi records minimum temp of 25.2 deg C; light rain likely

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The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2°C on Saturday, which is two degrees higher than the season’s average, as per Delhi weather officials.

The forecast for the day includes a generally cloudy sky with light rain. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 34°C. At 8:30 am, the humidity level stood at 83%.

As reported by the Delhi Central Pollution Control Board, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) at 9 am was rated “satisfactory” with a reading of 64.

AQI levels between 0 and 50 are considered “good”, 51 to 100 “satisfactory”, 101 to 200 “moderate”, 201 to 300 “poor”, 301 to 400 “very poor”, and 401 to 500 “severe”.

On Friday, the capital saw a maximum temperature of 34.2°C, with the AQI remaining in the “satisfactory” category.

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The minimum temperature recorded was 27.7°C, four degrees above normal, while the humidity level at 5:30 pm was 62%, according to the India Meteorological Department. The maximum temperature was noted to be 0.1°C below the normal level.

(With inputs from PTI)

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