Delhi records a high of 35.2 degrees C, light showers likely today
New Delhi: The national Capital experienced intervals of clouds and sunshine on Monday with a maximum temperature of 35.2 degrees Celsius, one notch above the normal, according to the weather department.
The Met sounded a ‘yellow’ alert for Tuesday, predicting generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain in the city, along with thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds and strong surface winds with speeds of 30 to 40 kmph.
On Monday, the 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded in
the “satisfactory” category with a reading of 70 at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.8 degrees Celsius and humidity oscillated between 83 per cent and 76 per cent, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The maximum and minimum temperatures on Tuesday are likely to hover around 33 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively, the Met said.
According to the IMD’s colour codes for weather warnings, ‘green’ alert means no advisory is required, ‘yellow’ asks people to stay aware as the conditions could worsen.
‘Orange’ denotes a warning to prepare for likely power outages and potential disruptions to transport, rail, road, and air, and a ‘red’ alert warns of extremely bad weather conditions that could disrupt transportation and power supply, posing a risk to life.
