Delhi's September Chill: Lowest Minimum Temp In 14 Years As Monsoon Prepares To Leave

New Delhi: After intermittent rainfall over the past few days, Delhi's mercury has dropped, with the city registering a minimum temperature of 21.1 degrees Celsius on Thursday—the lowest for September in 14 years.

Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reveals that Thursday's minimum temperature of 21.1 degrees Celsius breaks the previous September record of 21.4 degrees Celsius, which was set on September 13, over the past 14 years.

In comparison, the lowest minimum temperature for the corresponding period in 2022 was 22.3 degrees celsius, the data showed.

As the monsoon prepares to make its exit from the city, Delhiites continue to enjoy its final few days. Delhi has recorded 1,029.9 mm of rainfall so far this season, 67 per cent above normal, as per the IMD data.

Delhi Receives More Than 65% Above Normal Rainfall This Year

The weather department has predicted cloudy skies and thundershowers during the day and said the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 31 degrees Celsius.

The humidity level stood at 98 per cent at 8.30 am.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category with a reading of 57 at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.