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Delhi records 17.1 degree Celsius coldest night
The Hindu·
Delhi recorded its coldest night this month on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 17.1 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department said that was 1.3 degrees below the season's normal. Palam recorded 16.9 degrees Celsius, while Lodhi Road and Ayanagar each recorded 16.8. The IMD forecast clear skies, with a maximum likely to touch 32 degrees Celsius.
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What It Means For You
- Delhi's minimum fell to 17.1 degrees Celsius on October 18, 1.3 degrees below the season's normal.
- The IMD expects mainly clear skies and a daytime maximum near 32 degrees Celsius.
- At 8 a.m., the Central Pollution Control Board listed Delhi's AQI at 118, in the satisfactory band.
What's Happening
- Sunday's minimum was 1.5 degrees Celsius lower than Saturday's reading.
- Palam recorded 16.9 degrees Celsius, and Lodhi Road and Ayanagar each recorded 16.8 degrees Celsius.
- No rainfall was recorded at Delhi's five weather stations in the 24 hours to 8.30 a.m. on Monday.
How IMD Reads The Night
- The Ridge station recorded 17.7 degrees Celsius, 1.8 degrees below normal.
- An AQI between 51 and 100 is labelled satisfactory; 101 to 200 is moderate.
- The IMD issued the city summary on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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