Delhi records minimum temperature of 20 deg C, air quality poor

Delhi: The national capital on Thursday recorded a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, 2.7 notches below the season’s average.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a clear sky with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 41 degrees Celsius.

The air quality was recorded in the poor category at 9 am on Thursday with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 235, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.

According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 and 200 ‘moderate’, 201 and 300 ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 and 500 ‘severe’.

Meanwhile, the national capital on Wednesday recorded a maximum temperature of 39.6 degrees Celsius, 1.9 degrees above the season’s average, according to the IMD.

The Met office said the minimum temperature was recorded at 19.7 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season’s average.

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The relative humidity was 27 per cent and 15 per cent at 8.30 AM and 5.30 PM, respectively.

The IMD warns of moderate health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly, and individuals with chronic illnesses. To cope with the soaring temperatures, people are advised to avoid direct sun exposure, wear light-coloured and loose-fitting cotton clothes, stay hydrated, and protect their heads with a hat, cloth, or umbrella.

Delhi had already endured a heatwave earlier this month from April 7 to 9, when temperatures consistently remained above 40°C. With another intense spell approaching, residents are urged to remain cautious and take preventive measures to avoid heat-related illnesses.

(With inputs from PTI)