Environment
Delhi minimum hits 24°C as AQI stays moderate
Hindustan Times··1 Oct
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 24°C on Thursday, 1.6 degrees higher than Wednesday and 0.7 degrees above normal, IMD data showed. The maximum was likely around 34°C under mainly clear skies. CPCB data showed the AQI at 162 at 10am in the moderate category, after 161 at 9 am. Wednesday's AQI reading was 129.
Prism
What It Means For You
- IMD issued no warning for Delhi on Thursday and expects no significant rainfall over the next few days.
- Nights are likely to remain near 24°C for the next couple of days, the forecast said.
- Palam recorded 22°C and Lodhi Road 22.2°C in the 8.30am observations.
What's Happening
- IMD said the weather system that brought rain last week has weakened.
- An IMD official said cloud cover and rainfall activity are reducing as the system moves away.
- Wind speeds below 10kmph and low ventilation were cited for Wednesday's poorer dispersion.
Station Readings Around The City
- Ridge recorded 19.6°C and Ayanagar 22.7°C at 8.30am, IMD said.
- Air quality was in the moderate category on both the 9 am and 10am CPCB snapshots.
- Maximum temperatures are expected to remain around 34°C for the next couple of days.
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