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Delhi Temperature Rises Slightly As IMD Forecasts Rain
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News18•14-10-2026, 20:15
Delhi Temperature Rises Slightly As IMD Forecasts Rain
- •Delhi recorded a slight increase in temperatures on Wednesday with Safdarjung registering a minimum of 22.4 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 33.3 degrees Celsius.
- •The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds for the next two days.
- •Maximum temperatures are expected to drop to around 28-30 degrees Celsius on Thursday due to the anticipated rainfall and cloudy skies.
- •The city's Air Quality Index remained in the moderate category with a 24-hour average reading of 181 reported at 4 pm on Wednesday.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds reaching 40-50 kmph (gusting to 60 kmph) for the national capital.
Safdarjung, Delhi's representative weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 22.4 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 33.3 degrees Celsius.
Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 181, which falls under the moderate category.