The residents of the national capital are currently getting a lot of respite from the scorching heat that engulfed them in April. For Saturday also, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy sky throughout the day, due to which the rise in temperature is expected to remain under control. At the same time, the air quality in the capital remains in the moderate category.
temperatures below seasonal average
After heavy rain and hailstorm that lashed parts of the city on Thursday, the temperature dropped below normal levels on Friday, making the weather much pleasant compared to the recent scorching heat. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature was 36.4 degrees Celsius, which is 2.9 degrees less than the seasonal average. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.8 degrees Celsius, which is 1.9 degrees below normal.
The weather is likely to remain similar on Saturday also. The weather department has predicted partly cloudy sky. The maximum temperature is expected to range between 38 to 41 degrees Celsius. Although the intensity of the heat wave has reduced, people may face some inconvenience due to humidity. However, there is a possibility of some relief due to light breeze in the evening.
below normal temperature
Weather stations in the capital recorded temperatures below normal. The day’s highest temperature of 36.4 degrees Celsius was recorded at Safdarjung, the city’s base station. Other areas also witnessed a drop in temperatures, with maximum temperatures in Palam being 35.1 degrees Celsius, Lodhi Road 34.6 degrees, Ridge 34.9 degrees and Ayanagar 35.4 degrees, several notches below normal. A similar trend was seen in minimum temperatures across the city. This drop in temperature has come as a pleasant relief for those residents who were struggling with the increasing heat for the last few days.
air quality moderate
Meanwhile, air quality in the city remained in the moderate category and the air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 119 at 9 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The 24-hour average AQI recorded till 4 pm on Friday was 120.
- According to CPCB, AQI of 0-50 is good.
- 51-100 satisfactory
- 101-200 medium
- 201-300 bad
- 301-400 very bad
- And 401-500 is considered serious.
The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi has predicted that the AQI will remain in the moderate category for the next few days.