New Delhi experienced strong dust storms and strong winds recently. On Saturday, the maximum temperature dipped to 35.2 degrees Celsius, which is 0.9 degrees below normal. The air felt quite humid, with humidity levels between 41% and 78%. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the capital saw a little rain, measuring 0.7 mm from 8:30 am Friday to Saturday.
The most rain fell in Ayanagar, measuring 4 mm, while other areas like Pitampura, Palam, and Ridge saw lesser amounts. In Safdarjung, only 0.7 mm of rain was recorded, and Lodhi Road, Pusa, and Mayur Vihar had 0.5 mm each.
The minimum temperature dropped to 19 degrees Celsius, which is 2 degrees below the normal for this season. The weather turned suddenly on Friday, following the dust storms, leading to a sharp temperature decrease.
Sadly, two people lost their lives during these storms, including a 10-year-old girl named Avani, who died when a part of a building fell on her. In another incident, a 67-year-old man, Chander Pal, also died when construction materials fell from a roof.
The IMD had warned citizens of possible bad weather and suggested they stay inside, secure their homes, and avoid unnecessary travel.
Looking ahead to Sunday, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 37 degrees and a minimum of 20 degrees Celsius.
As for the air quality, it was in the ‘moderate’ category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 166 at 4 pm. AQI values vary from 0-50 (good) to 401-500 (severe).
Stay safe and keep an eye on the weather!
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