This time the weather of Delhi is coming with surprising changes in the month of January. While people are usually seen shivering during cold days, this time there is a feeling of heat during the day. On Sunday, January 19, the maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 26.1 degrees Celsius, which is 6.5 degrees above normal. This is the highest temperature in the last five years.
Temperature crosses 26 degrees for the first time in five years
According to the Meteorological Department, for the first time between 2020 and 2025, the maximum temperature crossed 26 degrees in the month of January. Earlier, on January 21, 2019, the temperature was recorded at 28.7 degrees. It tells what kind of changes are taking place in the weather of Delhi.
combination of fog and heat
Not much change is expected in the weather on Monday. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), fog is expected to prevail on Monday. The maximum temperature is likely to be 24 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is likely to be 11 degrees Celsius. Heat may be experienced during the day also on Tuesday, January 21.
Light rain forecast on 22 and 23 January
The Meteorological Department has predicted that there may be light rain in Delhi on January 22 and 23. After this, the temperature is likely to drop. On Sunday, the minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 9.2 degrees Celsius, which is 1.6 degrees above normal. The humidity level remained between 71 to 100 percent throughout the day.
Air quality again in ‘very poor’ category
Delhi’s air quality has again reached worrying levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 362 at 6 pm on Sunday, which falls in the ‘very poor’ category. Earlier at 7 pm on Saturday, AQI was 263, which was in ‘poor’ category.
AQI categories
- 0-50: Good
- 51-100: satisfactory
- 101-200: medium
- 201-300: Bad
- 301-400: nasty
- 401-500: Serious
Hope for improvement after rain
Delhi’s air quality is expected to improve slightly after light rain. However, continuous efforts are needed to reduce pollution levels.
