Latest

Delhi’s minimum temperature dips to 17.2 degrees Celsius, light rain expected: IMD

Published by
Patriot Bureau

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the minimum temperature in the national capital on Thursday settled at 17.2 degrees Celsius, which is three notches below the season’s average.

The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 57 per cent, indicating slightly moist weather conditions.

IMD predicts generally cloudy skies and light rain throughout the day, with the maximum temperature expected to hover around 33 degrees Celsius.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 148, which is in the moderate category, at 9 am. The AQI measures the quality of air in terms of particulate matter present.

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”.

The public is advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from potential health hazards associated with moderate air quality and damp weather. (With inputs from PTI)

Patriot Bureau

Published by
Patriot Bureau

Recent Posts

Census 2027: 93,000 persons submit details under self-enumeration in Delhi

More than 93,000 residents across Delhi have submitted details under the ongoing Census 2027 self-enumeration…

May 12, 2026

Delhi: Two stabbed in Gokalpuri

Police have launched a search operation after two men were attacked with a sharp-edged weapon…

May 12, 2026

Delhi: April heat drives surge in fire emergencies

Delhi recorded a sharp rise in fire-related emergencies in April, with incidents linked to heat,…

May 12, 2026

Light rain likely in Delhi

Dust storm, thunderstorms and light rain likely across Delhi; IMD issues yellow alert for several…

May 12, 2026

‘Liver disease risk may begin before birth’

Doctors warn that metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease may originate as early as the prenatal stage,…

May 11, 2026

Two held for duping Delhi man of over Rs 10 lakh through APK file fraud

Two Jharkhand men held for allegedly duping a Delhi resident of over Rs 10 lakh…

May 11, 2026