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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Wet start to month may persist, intensity to fall: IMD
Residents in the city woke up to cloudy skies and light rainfall on Sunday, continuing the wet start to the month. The forecast by India Meteorological Department (IMD) suggests scattered light rain on Monday too. Overcast skies atop the Signature Bridge, as Delhi recorded 16.7mm rain overnight. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) Safdarjung, Delhi's base station, logged 16.7mm in the 24 hours till 8.30am. No rain was recorded between 8.30am and 5.30pm. Other stations which recorded light to moderate rain till 8.30am included Palam (20.7mm), Lodhi road (15.2mm), Ridge (22.2mm), Rajghat (24mm), Pusa (29.5mm) and Najafgarh (28.5mm). The highest – 57.3mm was recorded in southwest Delhi's Ayanagar, followed by 48mm in east Delhi's Mayur Vihar. 'We saw light to moderate rainfall in Delhi, with isolated pockets almost recording heavy rainfall. Monday should see scattered light spells, with a chance of marginal increase in intensity again on Tuesday,' an IMD official said. With Sunday's early morning rain, Delhi has already logged 38.1mm in August — Delhi's wettest month in the year — while the month's normal is 233.1mm. This comes following the excess rains in May, June and July. From Wednesday till Sunday, there is a possibility of scattered light rain, the IMD said. Delhi's maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded at 34.3 degrees Celsius (°C), which was around the normal for this time of the year and slightly up from 33.7°C recorded a day earlier. Overcast skies were seen in the first half of the day, with sunlight peeking through in the second half. Humidity levels oscillated between 68% and 100% through the day. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature in the Capital was at 24.2°C, which was three degrees below normal and over a degree short from Saturday's 25.7°C. Forecasts show overcast conditions will persist on Monday, with the maximum expected to hover between 32-34°C and the minimum between 23-25°C. Mahesh Palawat, vice president at Skymet said with no significant weather systems active, only scattered showers are likely this week. 'There are more chances of rain early in the morning and at night, with the sun coming out during the day. Some isolated pockets may see short but intense spells,' he said. May 2025 was the wettest ever on record, with 186.4mm of rain—far above the normal average of 30.7mm. In June, Delhi recorded 107.1mm of monthly rainfall — an excess of 45% over the long period average (LPA) of 74.1mm — data showed. Meanwhile in July, Delhi received 259.3mm – 24% excess over the LPA of 209.7mm. Meanwhile, the rain did not impact the air quality of the city on Sunday. The air remained 'satisfactory', with the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) at 79, same as it was on Saturday. Forecasts by the Centre's Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi shows the AQI is likely to remain 'satisfactory' till at least Wednesday.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Sultry weather to continue, AQI rises
New Delhi: Delhiites endured another day of sultry weather, yearning for showers. As rain eluded Delhi, the heat index, or 'feel-like' temperature, remained high for the second consecutive day. No respite is expected as scattered rain activity is likely over the next few days. According to the India Meteorological Department , the maximum temperature on Friday rose to 36.9 degrees Celsius. Coupled with high humidity, the 'feel-like temperatures' pushed discomfort levels even higher, making outdoor conditions unpleasant. The heat index was 47.1 degrees Celsius on Friday at 2.30 pm compared to 45.9 degrees Celsius on Thursday at the same time. The minimum temperature settl ed at 28 degrees Celsius. "There is a possibility of very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning from Saturday to Monday," said a Met official. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Delhi's air quality, meanwhile, deteriorated to the 'moderate' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 136. It was 91 in the 'satisfactory' category the previous day. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System, the air quality is likely to remain in the 'moderate' category till Sunday and it may turn 'satisfactory' on Monday.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Hot and humid Delhi swelters in 45.9-degree Celsius feel-like temp
New Delhi: A day of no rain left Delhiites in sweltering heat. The high humidity led to a high heat index, or feel-like temperature, too. That was 45.9 degrees Celsius at 2.30 pm and 47.8 degrees Celsius at 5.30pm on Thursday. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain on Thursday night, but patchy rain is expected from Friday to the end of the month. The relative humidity oscillated between 58% and 94%. As there was no rain but patchy cloud cover throughout the day, the discomfort, especially during the afternoon, was high. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The maximum temperature on Thursday was 35.9 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal, at Safdarjung, which is the city's base station. It was 5.1 degrees higher than Wednesday's maximum temperature. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), no station in Delhi recorded rain from 8.30am to 5.30pm. Neighbouring Faridabad logged 9.5mm of rainfall. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung settled at 25 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal. "Scattered rain activity is expected over the next few days. There are chances of very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning from Friday to June 29. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dungannon: If You Were Born Between 1940-1975 You Could Be Eligible For This Life Cover Reassured Get Quote Undo However, some parts of the city may witness light to moderate showers on June 29," a Met official said. IMD has not issued any colour-coded warning for the next seven days. As no intense rain activity is expected on Friday, hot and humid conditions are expected, with the day temperature predicted to stay between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius. In June so far, Safdarjung has logged 151.3mm of rainfall as opposed to the normal of the entire month of 209.7 mm. Out of 10 rainy days this month so far, the city has mostly seen spells of light to moderate rainfall. In July last year, Safdarjung recorded 203.7 mm of rainfall. In July 2023, it received 384.6mm of rainfall, including two consecutive days of rainfall with over 100mm. Delhi's air quality, meanwhile, continued to stay satisfactory with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 91. It was 67 a day earlier. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi (EWS), the forecasting body under the Union ministry of earth sciences, the air quality is likely to remain satisfactory till Sunday.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Delhi records intense rain, more showers expected this week
New Delhi: Several parts of Delhi saw a short and intense spell of rain. There are chances of light to moderate showers on Wednesday. Scattered rain activity is likely to continue for the remaining days of the week. No colour-coded warning is in place. According to the India Meteorological Department , Safdarjung, which is the city's base station, received 8.8mm of rainfall between 8:30am and 5.30pm on Tuesday. During this period, the Ridge observatory in north Delhi received the highest rainfall, which was 22.4mm, followed by Rajghat that got 22.2mm. In the same time window, Lodhi Road logged 14.2mm of rainfall, Pusa 13.5mm, Najafgarh 11mm, Ayanagar 1.4mm, and Palam 0.5mm. However, in the past 24 hours till 8:30am on Tuesday, the Ridge received heavy rainfall at 64.8mm. Rain was uneven as during the corresponding period, Rajghat logged 2.2mm of rainfall while only trace rainfall was seen in Palam and Lodhi Road. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "There is a possibility of light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday. However, light to very light rain is expected from Thursday to July 28," a Met official said. The maximum temperature on Tuesday was 32.6 degrees Celsius, two degrees below normal. The minimum stood at 26 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal. The relative humidity oscillated between 83% and 100%. In July so far, Safdarjung has logged 127.5mm of rainfall, as opposed to the entire month's normal of 209.7mm. Out of 10 rainy days this month, the city has mostly seen spells of light to moderate rainfall. In July last year, Safdarjung recorded 203.7mm of rainfall. In July 2023, the base station got 384.6mm of rainfall, including two consecutive days of rainfall of over 100mm. The rain aided in keeping the capital's air clean. Delhi's air quality continued to be satisfactory with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 88. It was 93 the previous day. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, which is the forecasting body under the Union ministry of earth sciences: "The outlook for the subsequent six days from July 25 onwards is that the air quality is likely to be in the satisfactory or moderate categories."
NDTV
15-07-2025
- Climate
- NDTV
Delhi Witnesses Cleanest Air In 2 Years, Light To Moderate Rain To Continue
New Delhi: Delhi experienced its cleanest air in almost two years on Tuesday, as persistent rain and favourable wind conditions pushed the city's air quality into the 'good' category for several hours. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) settled at 51 at 4 PM -- just into the 'satisfactory' range. Earlier in the day, the city's AQI hovered between 48 and 50, consistently registering in the 'good' category until mid-afternoon. This marked the cleanest air Delhi has seen since September 10, 2023, when the AQI was recorded at 45. Delhi typically records its best air quality during the monsoon season, usually between July and September. Last year, the lowest AQI was 52 in mid-September, and only one 'good air' day was logged in all of 2023. In contrast, 2020 -- a year impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns -- saw five such days. However, officially, a day is only considered a 'good air day' if the 4 PM AQI falls within the 0-50 range. While the 4 PM bulletin narrowly missed the cut, Tuesday's air quality still marked a rare improvement in the city's typically polluted atmosphere. In terms of weather, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported light to moderate rainfall across Delhi on Monday, with Safdarjung recording 10.2 mm in 24 hours. Heavier showers were seen in Palam (28.2 mm and Ayanagar 31.2 mm. On Tuesday, rainfall was more scattered, with some stations like Mungeshpur and Mayur Vihar recording only trace amounts. So far in July, Delhi has received 98.4 mm of rainfall, significantly below the monthly average of 209.7 mm. Nonetheless, the IMD has predicted that light to moderate rain will continue over the next few days, potentially supporting cleaner air. Temperatures remained pleasant on Tuesday, with the maximum touching 33.9 degrees Celsius, a degree below normal, and the minimum dropping to 24.5 degrees Celsius, which is three notches below the average for this time of year. The Centre's Air Quality Early Warning System predicts that Delhi's air quality will remain in the 'satisfactory' range at least until July 18, possibly dipping to 'moderate' in the days following.
