Delhi Weather to Experience Significant Changes as Temperature Rises to 34°C

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Delhi is bracing for significant weather changes in the coming week, with temperatures set to climb to 34°C. Over the past 24 hours, the city has seen a slight drop in minimum temperatures and a marginal rise in maximum temperatures.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies for today, though mist is expected to cover parts of the city during the evening hours.

Weather Outlook for the Next Few Days

- On Saturday, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 31°C, with a minimum temperature of 12°C.

- By March 11, the maximum temperature is predicted to soar to 34°C. Currently, temperatures are fluctuating between 28-30°C for the maximum and 10-12°C for the minimum, signaling a seasonal transition.

- Misty conditions are expected to persist until March 13, but no additional weather warnings have been issued.

A fresh Western Disturbance is forecast to affect the Western Himalayan region from March 9, and Delhi may feel its impact. In the past 24 hours, strong surface winds from the west, with speeds of 25-35 km/h, have prevailed across the region.

Delhi Air Quality Update

The air quality in Delhi remains in the ‘moderate’ category, with an AQI of 166 recorded at 8 am on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, the air quality had earlier dipped into the ‘poor’ category on March 7. As a result, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage-I measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR.