IMD Issues Weather Advisory as Delhi Gears Up for Holi Celebrations”
As Delhi embraces the vibrant festival of Holi, the city is expected to experience notably warm weather, both during the day and in the morning. With clear skies and a maximum temperature forecasted to hit 34 degrees Celsius, the festive spirit is set to be accompanied by a rise in mercury, contrasting the seasonal norm.
Weather Forecast: Clear Skies and Warm Breezes The weather department predicts a sunny day ahead, with no cloud cover to shield the city from the warm sun. The wind, blowing at a speed of 30 to 40 km/h, might offer some respite from the heat, ensuring that the warmth doesn’t turn into discomfort for the revelers enjoying the day’s festivities.
Recent Climatic Observations In the lead-up to Holi, the city has witnessed a mix of cloud movement and sunny intervals. The temperature oscillated around normal ranges, with a slight dip in the maximum temperature to 30.1 degrees Celsius, a degree lower than usual. Areas like Jafarpur and Pitampura recorded the highest maximum and minimum temperatures respectively, marking them as some of the warmest neighborhoods in Delhi.
Anticipated Conditions: A Pleasant Day Ahead The clear skies are expected to continue, blessing the city with ample sunshine and moderate temperatures. The anticipated maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be 33 and 16 degrees Celsius respectively. The breezy conditions, with winds up to 20 km/h, are also forecasted to persist, contributing to the overall pleasant weather and improving the air quality, which has shown signs of enhancement from the previous days.
Air Quality: A Shift Towards Moderate Delhi’s air quality, which had been lingering in the “poor” category, has experienced a shift towards the “moderate” range, with an AQI of 170 recorded. The forecast suggests that this improvement is likely to continue, maintaining the air quality in the moderate category for the coming days.
