Delhi weather: City records minimum temperature of 8.6 deg C

Delhi weather: Delhi on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 8.6 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season’s average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The weather department has forecast a mainly clear sky during the day and the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 23 degrees Celsius.

The humidity level was recorded at 72 per cent at 8:30 am.

The capital’s air quality was in the “moderate” category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 187 at 9 am.

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Meanwhile, on Friday, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees above the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

This marked a slight dip from Thursday’s minimum temperature of 11 degrees Celsius. Despite the drop, the temperatures remain relatively mild for this time of the year, offering a respite from the harsher cold spells typical of winter in the capital.

However, the city continues to grapple with poor air quality. At 9 am on Friday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 206, falling in the “poor” category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Humidity levels in the city were exceptionally high on Friday morning, touching 100 per cent at 8:30 am, contributing to a chilly and damp start to the day. The weather office also forecasted moderate fog, which could impact visibility on roads, potentially disrupting morning commuters.

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