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Delhi Stays Dry as Cooler Nights Approach, AQI Moderate
Delhi is having sunny and dry weather.
The weather office expects the skies to stay clear next week.
It does not expect rain in Delhi during that time.
Days are still warm, but nights may become a little cooler.
Winds from the northwest are helping make the air and weather drier.
The summer monsoon has ended with less rain than usual across India.
As the monsoon moves away, some southern and northeastern areas may receive rain and storms.
Delhi’s air quality is considered moderate, but pollution levels are higher in some neighborhoods than others.
The India Meteorological Department expects clear skies and no rain in Delhi during the coming week.
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 34.2°C and a minimum of 22.4°C at Safdarjung.
Northwesterly winds are making conditions increasingly dry, while nights are expected to become slightly cooler.
The southwest monsoon ended with a 13% rainfall deficit and is continuing to withdraw across India.
Delhi’s air quality remained moderate overall, though readings ranged from 22 at Pusa to 249 at IIT Delhi.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the weather and monsoon forecasts; Delhi residents are affected by the conditions.
- What
- Delhi is experiencing dry, sunny weather with slightly cooler nights ahead, while the monsoon continues withdrawing elsewhere in India.
- Where
- Delhi is expected to remain dry; rain is forecast in parts of southern and northeastern India.
- When
- The forecast covers the coming week, with additional rain and storm activity expected Thursday in several parts of India.
- Why
- Northwesterly winds and the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon are contributing to Delhi’s dry conditions.
Key facts
- Delhi maximum temperature
- 34.2°C at Safdarjung, 0.5°C below normal
- Delhi minimum temperature
- 22.4°C
- Delhi rainfall forecast
- Clear skies and no rain expected during the coming week
- Monsoon rainfall
- The southwest monsoon ended with a 13% rainfall deficit
- Delhi air quality
- AQI remained in the moderate category
- Highest listed AQI
- 249 at IIT Delhi
- Expected heavy rain
- Isolated heavy rain is very likely over Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal
- Strongest recent rainfall listed
- Kibbanahalli in Tumakuru district recorded 10 cm in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday
Sources
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