New Delhi: The maximum temperature violated the 44 degrees Celsius Mark in parts of Delhi on Wednesday, even when the winds carrying the Rajasthan powder pushed the air quality of the capital to the “very poor” category, according to the meteorological department of India
However, it is likely that “generalized rain” knocks down the levels of mercury and pollution over the weekend, he said. The Safdarjung observatory, considered the official score of the city, recorded a minimum of 31.4 degrees Celsius, the highest minimum temperature of this year, until now, and a maximum of 42.2 degrees Celsius.
On April 28, too, the Observatory had registered a maximum of 42.2 degrees Celsius, the highest registered temperature this year until now, the IMD said.
In Najafgarh and Pitampena, the mercury was established at 44.1 degrees Celsius and 44.3 degrees Celsius, he said.
The probable formation of a low-pressure area on North Bay of Bengal around June 11 and its movement towards the North-West Directorate can lead to “Rainly widespread rain and wunershowers widespread on Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh on June 12 and 13, “said the IMD.
He also predicted “heavy” rainfall in places isolated in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on June 13. In particular, Delhi has not registered any wave of heat so far from summer.
“It is likely that it is the first time since 2014 that there will be no heat wave this year,” said an official.
The frequent Western disturbances maintained mercury under control. Cyclone Tauktae also led to the “record” plains last month, the official said.
The air quality of the city deteriorated to the “very poor” category due to the winds that wear Rajasthan blowing dust. The value of the average air quality index of 24 hours was 305 on Wednesday. It was 205 on Thursday, according to the data of the Control Board of Central Pollution.
An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 severe, while an AQI above 500 falls into the most severe category.