Delhi Temperature Climbs To 30.5°C, Air Quality Remains In ‘Poor’ Category

New Delhi: Even before the end of February, heat had arrived in the capital Delhi. On Monday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 30.5 degrees Celsius amidst bright sunshine and clear sky. This is about 5 degrees more than the normal temperature at this time. The continuously rising temperature has started making people feel the heat even before March.

What was the temperature recorded on Monday?

According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature on Monday was 30.5°C, which is higher than Sunday's 29.7°C and Saturday's 28.1°C. The minimum temperature was recorded at 11.8°C, which is around normal. This is the third time in February that the temperature has crossed 30 degrees.

How much can the temperature rise in the coming days?

The Meteorological Department estimates that the temperature may increase further in the next few days. The maximum temperature is likely to reach 33°C by Friday. The temperature may remain between 29 and 31°C on Tuesday and Wednesday, while it may increase further on Thursday and Friday. The minimum temperature is also expected to increase by the end of the week.

Will there be relief from rain or western disturbance?

A weak western disturbance may affect the Himalayan regions from February 26, but it will not have much impact on Delhi. Weather experts say that at present there is little chance of rain or cloud formation, hence no drop in temperature is expected.

Is it normal to be so hot in February?

Usually, the average maximum temperature of Delhi is around 26°C at the end of February. But this time the temperature is much above this. Only in the last few years has the temperature in February reached around 33°C. It is clear that this time the heat is increasing earlier than normal.

How is the air quality situation?

On Monday, Delhi's AQI was recorded at 228, which falls in the 'poor' category. This means that pollution levels still remain a matter of concern. At present the weather is likely to be clear and sunny. In such a situation, in the coming days, Delhiites may see mixed weather of heat during the day and mild cold in the morning and evening.