Delhi witnessed a decline in its minimum temperature on Sunday, February 4, attributed to overnight rains. At 7:00 am in the morning, the city recorded a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) data indicates that the maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 23.2 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was 6.7 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature observed in Delhi on this day was two notches below the season’s average, while the maximum temperature was one notch above the season’s average.
Delhi’s main weather station, Safdarjung, reported a visibility of 1.8 kilometers at 7:00 am, significantly higher than the 200 meters recorded the previous day. The improved visibility is attributed to light rains the capital city experienced last night. These rains not only affected the temperature but also contributed to better air quality and reduced fog conditions.
The weather department forecasts a generally cloudy sky with light rain during the day due to a fresh western disturbance. A yellow alert has been issued for the following day, with predictions of light rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds. Subsequently, Delhi is expected to experience moderate to dense fog conditions with a clear sky, and no alerts are anticipated until February 9.
Despite a significant improvement in Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) compared to the previous month, the city witnessed a slight increase in AQI from 214 to 253, maintaining its status in the ‘poor’ category at 7:00 am. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi stands seventh among the most polluted cities in India.
On February 3, Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in Delhi activated its second runway, Runway 10/28, with CAT III technology. This enhancement allows safe landings during low-visibility conditions even in inclement weather. However, despite this technological upgrade, flight operations continue to be impacted by bad weather, leading to reported delays.
The average maximum temperature in Delhi for the month of January until January 30 was 17.7 degrees Celsius, marking the lowest in the last 13 years. During the same period, the average minimum temperature in Delhi stood at 6.2 degrees Celsius, the second lowest in 13 years, as reported by PTI.
