Delhi-NCR weather has been changing its mood daily since the start of February; however, now the heat has begun shifting gears even before Holi, with winter nearly disappearing and early signs of summer setting in. The chill is now largely confined to early mornings and late nights, while sharp afternoon sunshine is making its presence felt across the capital and surrounding areas. According to the India Meteorological Department, light fog and mist continue to be observed during the morning hours. However, no major alert or warning has been issued for the day.
Delhi Weather Today: February 24
As per the latest bulletin, skies will remain mainly clear across most parts of the city on Tuesday (February 24). Light fog or mist may appear in the morning, but conditions are expected to turn pleasant as the day progresses. Areas including New Delhi, North Delhi, North West Delhi, West Delhi and South Delhi are likely to witness clear weather.
The intense cold spell in the capital has officially ended. The minimum temperature is expected to range between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature may rise between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius. This comes after Delhi remained warmer than usual on Monday, with no rainfall reported across key weather stations, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
According to the IMD, Safdarjung, the city’s base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees Celsius, clocking five degrees above normal temperature, while the minimum settled at 11.8 degrees Celsius. The Ridge area was the warmest at 31 degrees Celsius, followed by Ayanagar at 30.4 degrees Celsius and Lodi Road at 30.1 degrees Celsius. Palam recorded a comparatively lower maximum of 28.6 degrees Celsius.
Delhi Weather This Week
On February 25 and 26, surface winds are expected to blow at speeds of 15 to 25 km per hour across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad, potentially leading to dusty conditions. A weak western disturbance may affect the Himalayan region from 26 February, which could influence temperatures in the capital. Between 27 February and 1 March, the maximum temperature may touch 33 degrees Celsius, intensifying the early summer feel.
Delhi AQI Today
The air quality was recorded in the ‘poor’ category on Monday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 221, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.
