Delhi NCR

Rain likely in Delhi

Published by
PTI

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 29.7 degrees Celsius on Thursday, with the weather office issuing a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorm.

Station-wise data showed a minimum temperature of 27.6 degrees Celsius at Palam, 0.4 degrees above normal; 28.4 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road, 1.4 degrees above normal; 27.5 degrees Celsius at Ridge, 1.4 degrees above normal; and 28.4 degrees Celsius at Ayanagar, 2.3 degrees above normal.

The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 38 degrees Celsius.

Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 147, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Also Read: Dizzy in the heatwave? That’s your brain seeking help

According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 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”.

PTI

Published by
PTI
Tags: delhi

Recent Posts

DU allows 2 colleges to admit UG students through merit-based physical mode

Aditi Mahavidyalaya, Bhagini Nivedita College allowed to fill vacant UG seats through Class 12 merit…

August 4, 2026

I’ll give my best shot at the Asian Games, says new junior world squash champion Anahat Singh

Fresh from becoming India's first junior world squash champion, Anahat now targets Asian Games gold…

August 4, 2026

Moderate rain likely in Delhi

IMD forecasts moderate rainfall through the day as Delhi records a minimum temperature of 27.4°C;…

August 4, 2026

Parampara: three heirs to tradition

At Delhi’s Parampara festival, three young musicians embrace traditions while creating paths of their own

August 3, 2026

Delhi zoo to replenish shrinking animal collection; plans afoot to acquire 109 new species

Delhi zoo plans to add 109 new species and nearly 3,000 animals under its modernisation…

August 3, 2026

Delhi’s Yamuna fish carry more microplastics than upstream Haryana: Study

DU study finds higher microplastic contamination in Delhi Yamuna fish than upstream Haryana, with all…

August 3, 2026