Early winter in Delhi? Minimum temperature settles below season's normal; more rain likely on Sunday
The minimum temperature settled below the season's average at 21 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The weather department has predicted a cloudy sky with the maximum temperature expected to touch 31 degrees Celsius.
Delhi experienced an early winter-like spell on Sunday, September 27, as the minimum temperature dropped below the usual season average. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted thunderstorms, gusty winds, and a 'yellow alert' for light rain. The city recorded 5mm of rain between 8.30 pm on Saturday and 8.30 am on Sunday.
This is the first time in seven years that rainfall was recorded so late in September. The maximum temperature was expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum settled at 21 degrees Celsius, below the season's average. Social media users have started referring to this dip in temperature as the beginning of winter, but experts attribute it to the effects of Cyclone Arnab.
Air quality was recorded as satisfactory with an Air Quality Index of 54, but it is expected to deteriorate as winter approaches.
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