New Delhi: On Tuesday morning, Delhi saw light rain and a cloudy sky, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting thunderstorms and additional rainfall. The lowest temperature is expected to increase. Nonetheless, the air quality in the capital stayed in the "poor" range, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 243 at 7 am.
As per the IMD's prediction, areas like Bawana, Alipur, Pitampura, Mundaka, Preet Vihar, Dwarka, Lodi Road, Delhi Airport, Vasant Vihar, and Lajpat Nagar could see light rain today.
Delhi is expected to have a low of 12.0°C and a high of 21°C. The temperature on Monday ranged from 10.2°C to 24.4°C, while the humidity level was noted at 49 percent.
Delhi weather forecast | IMD Safdarjung
This week's weather prediction shows a combination of rain and foggy weather. Starting February 5, fog will be the main feature of the forecast. Light fog and drizzle are expected on February 5, with slight fog anticipated on February 6 and 7. During this timeframe, temperatures will vary between 9°C and 25°C. This pattern persists on February 8 and 9, with thick fog anticipated and temperatures shifting from 9°C to 25°C.
Delhi is set to vote for its next government on February 5, and the weather department forecasts light rain and a cloudy sky in the morning.
This year, Delhi experienced its warmest January since 2019. The monthly average maximum temperature was 21.1 degrees Celsius, which is just above the long-term average of 20.1 degrees Celsius.
The IMD data indicated that nighttime temperatures were elevated compared to normal. Meteorologists indicated that the elevated temperatures in January resulted from the lack of vigorous western disturbances, which typically deliver rainfall and decrease the temperature.
