Safdarjung observatory logs 36.3°C; temperatures likely to rise gradually as rain activity weakens across the region.
Delhi witnessed its coolest start to June in the last three years, with maximum temperatures remaining below normal due to recent rainfall activity across the region.
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According to data from the Safdarjung observatory, the city’s official weather station, the maximum temperature on Monday was recorded at 36.3 degrees Celsius, while the minimum settled at 24.9 degrees Celsius.
The relatively pleasant weather offered respite from the intense summer heat that typically prevails during this time of the year. The cooler conditions were largely attributed to persistent rain and cloud cover over the National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remained in the “moderate” category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 105 at 4 pm, as per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Weather officials, however, have indicated that the relief may be short-lived. With the current spell of rain activity gradually weakening and moving away from the region, temperatures are expected to rise steadily over the coming days.
The forecast suggests that Delhi and neighbouring areas could experience warmer conditions as rainfall decreases, bringing a return of typical early summer weather across the capital and parts of northern India.
