NEW DELHI: Several parts of Delhi are expected to receive very light rain on Sunday under the influence of a fresh western disturbance that will pass over the region. The maximum temperature could reach 35 degrees Celsius on Sunday, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).
However, as strong winds were recorded in the city on Friday, the maximum temperature dipped to 31.6 degrees Celsius, five degrees above normal. On Thursday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 33.9 degrees Celsius, which was the highest temperature recorded this year so far. The minimum temperature reported on Friday was 14.4 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal.
Kuldeep Srivastava, scientist at IMD, said, “As a fresh disturbance is expected to impact plains and hills on Saturday, Delhi may receive very light rain on Sunday. There are chances of thunderstorms and lighting accompanied by gusty winds at a speed of 25-35 kmph on Sunday.”
According to the weather department, the maximum and minimum temperatures may remain around 33 and 14 degrees, respectively on Saturday. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 35 degrees on Sunday. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 33-34 degrees Celsius in the next week while the minimum temperature may remain around 15-16 degrees Celsius, along with chances of mist during the morning hours.
The air quality, meanwhile, of the national capital remained in ‘poor’ category. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 255 on Friday. However, due to strong winds, the air quality may improve to ‘moderate’ category on Saturday.
System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research, the forecasting body under the Union ministry of earth sciences, said: “The overall Delhi air quality is in the ‘poor’ category as predicted. Surface winds are high and forecast to further increase in the next 24 hours. AQI is predicted to sharply improve to the ‘moderate’ category on Saturday.”