New Delhi: Delhi recorded a minimum of 11.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday (April 3), which is the lowest in the month of April in at least 12 years, based on the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
“Cool, northerly winds led to a sharp dip in the minimum temperature in Delhi,” stated Mahesh Palawat, vp (Meteorology and Climate Change) at Skymet Weather, a non-public climate forecasting company, based on PTI.
He additionally stated there are not any probabilities of a “heatwave” in Delhi for one other week.
The greater reaches of Western Himalayas have been witnessing snowfall and the adjoining areas in the plains are receiving rain intermittently since March final week because of successive Western Disturbances, he stated.
“The skies over Delhi have remained mostly clear over the last few days, while strong winds have reduced pollution levels. It allowed the infrared radiation to escape back to space,” Palawat stated.
The Safdarjung Observatory, which supplies consultant information for the town, recorded a minimum of 11.7 degrees Celsius, seven notches under regular.
The climate station at Lodhi Road recorded a low of 10.6 degrees Celsius, which was 7.4 degrees Celsius under regular, the IMD stated.
The lowest minimum temperature for the month of April was 14.4 degrees Celsius final 12 months, 16.2 degrees Celsius in 2019 and 17.6 degrees Celsius in 2018.
The metropolis had recorded 10.7 degrees Celsius on April 2, 1965 – the all-time document, based on IMD information.
Minimum temperatures fell appreciably in Punjab and Haryana, too. Chandigarh registered a minimum of 12.3 degrees Celsius, Hisar 10.4 degrees Celsius and Karnal 9.5 degrees Celsius.
The most temperature in the capital is prone to enhance to 38 degrees Celsius by Monday, the IMD stated.
On Monday, Delhi reeled beneath a “severe” heatwave, as the utmost temperature shot as much as 40.1 degrees Celsius, making it the most popular day in March in 76 years.
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