The humidity was 76 percent at 5:30 p.m. (Representative)
New Delhi:
The intermittent rainfall of the past few days has caused the mercury level in the capital to drop. On Thursday, a minimum temperature of 21.1 degrees Celsius was measured. That is the lowest temperature in September in 14 years.
According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) covering the past 14 years, Thursday's minimum temperature surpassed the previous record of 21.4 degrees Celsius, set on September 13.
For comparison, the lowest minimum temperature for the corresponding period in 2022 was 22.3 degrees Celsius, the data shows.
As the monsoon prepares to leave the city, Delhiites continue to enjoy the last few days. Delhi has recorded 1,029.9 mm of rainfall so far this season, 67 percent above normal, according to the IMD data.
Meanwhile, a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius was measured, two degrees lower than normal on Friday, the weather service said.
At 5:30 p.m. the humidity was 76 percent.
According to the weather service, the city will remain in the green zone for the next six days, meaning no warnings are in effect. Cloudy skies and light rain are expected on Friday.
The expected minimum temperature is 23 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is around 34 degrees Celsius.
Additionally, the weather department has issued a statement on the temperature scenario, stating that the lowest minimum temperature of 17.8 degrees Celsius was recorded at Delhi Ridge on September 13.
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