The weather in Delhi NCR has remained pleasant over the past few days, with cloudy skies and partial rain dominating the region, giving relief from the scorching heat of early March. Intermittent sunshine and cloud cover have kept temperatures low, making this March the coldest in the last 6 years, while occasional light showers have been reported in some areas, which also make it one of the wettest.
According to meteorologists, the current conditions are due to an active western disturbance, which has brought increased cloud cover across the region. The India Meteorological Department has issued its latest forecast till March 27, indicating continued fluctuations in weather patterns. While, as per IMD , a partly cloudy sky is expected on Tuesday (March 24) in the city. The expected minimum temperature is 17 degrees Celsius, and the maximum is 30 degrees Celsius for Tuesday.
Delhi Weather Today: March 24
On March 24, most parts of Delhi, including New Delhi, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, and Shahdara are expected to witness partly cloudy skies. There will be a mix of sunshine and clouds throughout the day.
Areas such as Palam, Safdarjung, and Lodhi Road may experience northwesterly winds blowing at speeds of 15 to 20 km per hour, bringing slight changes in weather conditions. However, no rainfall warning has been issued for the day, though cloud movement will persist.
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The minimum temperature is likely to range between 16 degrees Celsius and 18 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature may hover between 30 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius. A rise of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures over the past 24 hours indicates that nights are becoming warmer.
Rain and Thunderstorm Alert Ahead
A significant weather change is expected on March 26, when most parts of Delhi NCR, including North West Delhi, South West Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad, may witness light rain or drizzle accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds.
After March 27, the weather is expected to gradually clear, with partly cloudy skies returning. Another shift in weather conditions is likely around March 29.
Delhi AQI Today
Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the ‘moderate’ category on Monday with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index being clocked at 133 . It is likely to remain in the same category for the next few days, according to forecasts by the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board , an AQI between 0 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’.
