New Delhi: The temperatures dropped marginally in Delhi, due to the prevailing western disturbance. This led to partially cloudy skies in some parts of the national capital. The maximum temperature recorded on Thursday was 35.8 degrees Celsius, almost 7 degrees above normal for this time of the year. However, it was still less than Wednesday’s high of 36.8 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the maximum temperatures will go down further in the coming days in Delhi. This drop in temperatures will be due to a fresh western disturbance, which is likely to hit Delhi-NCR from March 14. The region might even experience light drizzle due to the impact of the disturbance, on March 15.
Scattered and light rains might bring temporary relief from heat
Delhi-NCR might witness overcast skies and light rains, drizzle bringing some relief from the heat. While the maximum temperature is expected to be around 33 to 35 degrees Celsius on March 13 and March 14, the minimum temperature in Delhi will also be only marginally low between 30 to 32 degrees Celsius on March 15, said the weather department.
The IMD predicted that the national capital would see slightly cooler days ahead, especially on March 15, when showers are expected to hit the city. The maximum temperature in fact, dipped on Thursday itself due to the first of the 2 western disturbances which hit the region.
The minimum temperature on Thursday was 18.2 degrees Celsius, which is 3 notches above normal. Till March 15, the minimum temperature is expected to be around 17 to 19 degrees Celsius, till March 15, said IMD.
Air quality in Delhi poor
Talking about the Air Quality Index (AQI), in the national capital, it remained largely poor. However, it showed a slight improvement, said the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The AQI recorded on Thursday evening was 213, which falls in the poor category, which was slightly better than the 244 AQI recorded on Wednesday.