Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 21 degrees Celsius this morning, registering 2.3 notches below normal seasonal expectations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that this reading represents the lowest September minimum temperature recorded in the national capital since 2008.
According to official India Meteorological Department (IMD) weather tracking data, the lowest minimum temperature in September since 2001 was 20.8 degrees Celsius on September 6, 2008. Historical readings from late September 2000 recorded 20.6 degrees Celsius and 20.7 degrees Celsius, though current modern comparisons evaluate statistics recorded since 2001.
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Delhi’s Safdarjung weather observatory logged a minimum temperature of 21 degrees Celsius on Sunday as well as today. Across other suburban stations, Palam recorded 19.7 degrees Celsius, while Lodi Road noted 20.4 degrees Celsius. The Ridge station observed a steep drop to 16.9 degrees Celsius, sitting 6 degrees below normal averages, while Ayanagar recorded 20.6 degrees Celsius.
Cumulative morning rainfall totals registered 1 mm at Palam, 0.7 mm at Ayanagar, and 0.2 mm at the Ridge, whereas Safdarjung and Lodi Road logged trace rainfall figures.
The Central Pollution Control Board recorded Delhi’s Air Quality Index at 62 this morning. An Air Quality Index value between 51 and 100 falls under the satisfactory environmental standard category, providing cleaner atmospheric conditions along with cooler weather.
