Photo: Times of IndiaAt 21°C, Delhi records its lowest minimum temperature in Sept in 18 years
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The unusually cool weather in Delhi, which is three degrees below normal, is significant for residents and local planning as it deviates sharply from typical September conditions. The drop in temperature, driven by heavy rain and storms in surrounding states, marks a notable shift in the regional weather pattern.
Delhi experienced its lowest minimum temperature in 18 years, reaching 21 degrees Celsius, which is three notches below normal. The India Meteorological Department reported that heavy rain and storms in surrounding states contributed to the cool weather. Various locations in Delhi also recorded significantly low temperatures, with Ridge at 16.8 degrees Celsius. While the maximum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 30.6 degrees Celsius, it remained four notches below normal.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the official agency responsible for weather forecasting and climate monitoring in India. September is typically the tail end of the monsoon season, when temperatures in Delhi are usually high, making a minimum of 21 degrees Celsius an exceptional anomaly.
- •Further updates from the India Meteorological Department regarding the continuation of heavy rain and storm activity in surrounding states.
- •Potential further drops in minimum temperatures in Delhi as the monsoon season progresses.
- •Impact on local agriculture and daily activities due to the sustained below-normal temperatures.