Delhi records above-normal minimum temperature of 28.4°C
Delhi experienced a minimum temperature of 28.4°C, which is above the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow' alert for strong winds and a heatwave, predicting a maximum temperature of around 44°C. The city's Air Quality Index was recorded at 210, indicating 'poor' air quality.
- ▪Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 28.4°C, two notches above the seasonal average.
- ▪A 'yellow' alert has been issued for strong surface winds and a heatwave.
- ▪The Air Quality Index in Delhi stood at 210, categorizing it as 'poor'.
- ▪Relative humidity was recorded at 37% at 8.30 a.m.
- ▪The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 44°C.
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Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 28.4°C on Sunday (May 24, 2026), two notches above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The weather department has issued a 'yellow' alert for strong surface winds and a heatwave in the afternoon, with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 44°C.A 'yellow' alert indicates that residents should "be updated" about changing weather conditions.Relative humidity was recorded at 37% at 8.30 a.m.Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 210, in the 'poor' category, at 9 a.m., Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
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