Lowest temperature in last 14 years…
On Thursday, Intermittent rainfall over the last few days led to a dip in the temperature in the national capital.
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 21.1 degrees Celsius which is the lowest for September in 14 years.
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data of the last 14 years, Thursday's minimum temperature surpasses the previous record of 21.4 degrees Celsius set on September 13.
In comparison, the lowest minimum temperature for the corresponding period in 2022 was 22.3 degrees Celsius, the data showed.
As the monsoon is ready to exit from the city, Delhiites continue to enjoy the final few days. Delhi has recorded 1,029.9 mm of rainfall so far this season, 67 percent above normal, as per the IMD data.
Meanwhile, the maximum temperature was recorded at 32 degrees Celsius, two degrees below the normal on Friday according to the weather department.
The humidity level stood at 76 percent at 5.30 pm.
According to the weather department, the city will remain in the green zone, with no advisories, for the next six days with cloudy skies and light rain.
The minimum temperature is expected to be recorded at 23 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is around 34 degrees Celsius.
The weather department has released a statement on the temperature, noting that on September 13, Delhi Ridge recorded its lowest minimum temperature at 17.8 degrees Celsius.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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