News Desk: New Delhi recorded its lowest minimum temperature for October in three years on Tuesday, October 27, as the mercury dropped to 15.3 degrees Celsius, bringing a noticeable chill to the national capital.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature recorded at Safdarjung was 1.9 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average. The last time Delhi recorded a lower minimum temperature in October was on October 27, 2023, when the mercury settled at 15.2 degrees Celsius.
Several other weather stations across the city also reported below-normal minimum temperatures, indicating cooler conditions across the capital.
At Palam, the minimum temperature stood at 15.5 degrees Celsius, which was 2.3 degrees below normal. Lodhi Road recorded 15.6 degrees Celsius, 0.4 degrees below the seasonal average.
The Ridge weather station registered a minimum of 16.2 degrees Celsius, also 2.3 degrees below normal. Meanwhile, Ayanagar recorded 15.2 degrees Celsius, around two degrees below the average for this time of year.
Maximum Temperature Likely to Reach 31°C
Despite the cooler morning, temperatures are expected to rise during the day. The maximum temperature in Delhi is forecast to reach around 31 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
The weather department has predicted a mainly cloudy sky, which could influence daytime conditions across different parts of the city.
The drop in minimum temperatures comes as Delhi moves further into the post-monsoon season, when clearer nights and changing weather patterns can contribute to cooler mornings.
Delhi's Air Quality Remains in the Moderate Category
While temperatures have declined, air pollution remains a concern for residents. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 168, placing it in the moderate category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer application.
Under CPCB standards, an AQI between zero and 50 is classified as good, while readings from 51 to 100 are considered satisfactory. An AQI between 101 and 200 falls under the moderate category.
Readings between 201 and 300 are classified as poor, 301 to 400 as very poor, and 401 to 500 as severe.
An AQI of 168 indicates that air quality is moderate, although sensitive individuals may experience discomfort depending on their health conditions and exposure.
With cooler mornings and air pollution continuing to affect the capital, residents can expect a mix of autumn weather conditions in the coming days. The latest temperature readings also mark a notable milestone in Delhi's October weather record, with the city experiencing its chilliest minimum temperature for the month in three years.
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