Due to the thick haze that hung over the city throughout Monday, the maximum temperature fell to 25.8 degrees Celsius, five notches below normal.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 14.8 degrees Celisus — although normal for the season, it is the coldest temperature recorded this season so far.
The Meteorological Department has forecast that minimum temperatures are likely to fall by 3-5 degrees Celsius in Delhi and surrounding areas over the next few days.
Low visibility
Visibility was 1,000 metres at 5.30 a.m. on Monday, which dropped to 500 meters at 8.30 a.m.
It again improved to 800 metres at 11.30 a.m.
The humidity oscillated between 96% and 49%.
Shallow to moderate fog along with northwesterly winds with speed of 8-10 kmph are likely to prevail in the region, stated the Met Department.
Capital weather
It added that a feeble western disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir from November 9, which may also impact the weather in the Capital.
Delhi can expect a clear sky with mist/shallow fog in the morning on Tuesday, the weatherman said.
The minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 27 and 12 degrees Celsius, respectively.