Delhi Records Warmer-than-normal Nights, IMD Issues Yellow Weather Alert
Delhi records warmer-than-normal nights as IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain.
The national capital experienced unusually warm night-time conditions on Monday, with minimum temperatures remaining above seasonal averages across several weather stations, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The rise in temperature was recorded even as weather authorities issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain in the coming hours.
At the Safdarjung observatory, which serves as Delhi’s base weather station, the minimum temperature settled at 27.1 degrees Celsius, about 1.7 degrees above the normal level for this time of year. Other key stations also reported warmer-than-usual readings, with Lodhi Road and Ayanagar both recording 26.4 degrees Celsius, reflecting deviations of 2.4 and 1.5 degrees above normal, respectively.
Some parts of the city, however, showed slightly lower readings. Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius, while the Ridge area reported 24.7 degrees Celsius, both marginally below normal levels. Despite these variations, overall conditions indicated a generally warmer night across Delhi compared to typical seasonal trends.
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No rainfall was recorded in the city until 8:30 am, according to IMD data. However, meteorological authorities have warned of changing weather conditions later in the day. A yellow alert has been issued, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by rain on Monday and continuing into Tuesday, indicating potential short-term weather instability.
The IMD has also projected that the maximum temperature on Monday is likely to hover around 37 degrees Celsius. Such conditions suggest a combination of warm daytime temperatures followed by possible thunderstorm activity, which is common during transitional weather phases in the region.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remained in the “moderate” category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 117, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The AQI scale classifies readings between 101 and 200 as moderate, indicating acceptable but not ideal air conditions, with room for deterioration depending on weather and emission levels.
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