Delhi recorded its coldest day of April, breaking an 11-year record, as a significant drop in temperature was observed due to the impact of rain, strong winds, and a Western Disturbance.
दिल्ली में अप्रैल की ठंड ने तोड़ा 11 साल का रिकॉर्ड, अब भीषण गर्मी दस्तक देने को तैयार
In the national capital, Delhi, the shifting weather patterns during the month of April have set a new record. On Wednesday, the capital broke an 11-year record by registering its coldest day of the month. The maximum temperature recorded at the Safdarjung weather station stood at 28.2 degrees Celsius—6.9 degrees lower than normal. Prior to this, the lowest maximum temperature recorded in April was 27.2 degrees Celsius on April 23, 2016.
Weather Transformed by Clouds, Rain, and Winds
Overcast skies throughout the day, strong winds, and light rainfall completely transformed the weather. Instead of the typical April heat, residents experienced a mild chill. This shift also had a positive impact on air quality; after several days, the Air Quality Index (AQI) finally moved into the ‘Satisfactory’ category.
According to the Meteorological Department, 6.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Safdarjung in the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 AM on Wednesday—the highest amount since April 4, 2023. Meanwhile, Palam recorded 0.6 mm of rain, and Lodhi Road received only a negligible amount, while no rainfall was recorded at the Ridge and Aya Nagar stations.
Temperature Status Across Different Localities
In various parts of the capital, maximum temperatures remained significantly lower than normal:
Temperatures recorded were 27.2 degrees at Palam (8.3 degrees below normal), 28.0 degrees at Lodhi Road (6.0 degrees below), 28.8 degrees at the Ridge (6.3 degrees below), and 28.0 degrees at Aya Nagar (6.9 degrees below).
Minimum temperatures also remained below normal levels. Readings were recorded at 16.8 degrees at Safdarjung (3.2 degrees below normal), 15.5 degrees at Palam (4.5 degrees below), 16.2 degrees at Lodhi Road (2.8 degrees below), 15.3 degrees at the Ridge (4.8 degrees below), and 16.4 degrees at Aya Nagar (2.5 degrees below). Impact of Western Disturbance: Temperatures Set to Rise
The influence of the Western Disturbance is being cited as the primary reason for the current spell of cold weather. According to meteorologist Dr. Akhil Srivastava, this weather system is currently active over northern Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, resulting in thunderstorms and rainfall across Northwest India.
However, temperatures are expected to rise rapidly after Wednesday. Maximum temperatures could increase by 6–8 degrees in Northwest India and by 8–10 degrees in the Western Himalayas. On April 9, the minimum temperature is forecast to be 15 degrees and the maximum 31 degrees, with clear skies expected.
Air Quality Improves
The favorable shift in weather conditions has also had a positive impact on pollution levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 93, falling within the ‘Satisfactory’ category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the categories are defined as follows: 0–50 is ‘Good’, 51–100 is ‘Satisfactory’, 101–200 is ‘Moderate’, 201–300 is ‘Poor’, 301–400 is ‘Very Poor’, and 401–500 is ‘Severe’.
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