New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh and North Rajasthan are likely to receive widespread rainfall from January 21 to January 23 under the influence of a fresh Western Disturbance.
The IMD has also predicted partly cloudy sky for Delhi-NCR for the next six days.
Delhi has been in the grip of cold wave for seven consecutive days since January 13.
The Meteorological Department said that during this period, there was a layer of Moderate Fog/Low Cloud over Delhi NCR, which prevented sunlight from reaching the surface.
The minimum temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, was recorded at 7.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, PTI reported. The maximum temperature stood at 18.1 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal.
According to the IMD, a “cold day” occurs when the minimum temperature is less than 10 °C and the maximum is at least 4.5 °C below normal.
A “severe” cold day occurs when the maximum temperature is at least 6.5 degrees below normal, according to the IMD.
Delhi Weather Forecast for Thursday
As some respite for Delhiites, IMD has forecast an increase in minimum temperatures in the next three days due to western disturbances.
The IMD said the minimum temperature in Delhi is likely to touch 13 degrees Celsius by Saturday due to cloudy sky.
Moderate fog is expected in the national capital on Thursday as well.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s AQI remained in the ‘very poor’ category. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed that Delhi’s 24-hour AQI was recorded in the “very poor” category (322).
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