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Heavy Rain Batters Delhi and Lowers Temperatures
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Moneycontrol•12-10-2026, 15:34
Heavy Rain Batters Delhi and Lowers Temperatures
- •Delhi received heavy rainfall on October 12, bringing a temporary drop in temperatures and cooler weather to parts of the city.
- •The India Meteorological Department recorded 41.6 mm of rainfall at Safdarjung, with the minimum temperature falling to 18.7°C.
- •Meteorologists clarify that this temporary cooling does not signal the arrival of winter, as sustained lower temperatures typically begin in November and December.
- •Daytime highs are expected to rise again to around 33 to 34 degrees Celsius over the following days.
- •Rainfall temporarily cools urban surfaces and absorbs heat, but cleared skies and concrete structures can quickly cause temperatures to rise again.
Key Questions Answered
The sudden downpour was triggered by a Western Disturbance operating as a cyclonic circulation over Himachal Pradesh, along with atmospheric troughs extending across northwest and central India.
The India Meteorological Department recorded 41.6 mm of rainfall at Safdarjung in the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 am on Monday, October 12, 2026.
No, an isolated cool day in October does not signal the arrival of winter. New Delhi typically experiences a sustained cooling trend later in the year as temperatures drop through November and December.
