Delhi-NCR sees light showers and cloudy weather, Thunderstorms over weekend likely

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 28, 2025, 10:34 IST

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Delhi-NCR witnessed cloudy weather and light showers on Friday morning, with the maximum temperature dropping to 25°C. The air quality improved, with the AQI recorded at 215, down from 247 on Wednesday. Light rain is expected on Friday and Saturday due to a western disturbance, with temperatures expected to rise gradually starting Sunday.

Delhi-NCR sees light showers and cloudy weather, Thunderstorms over weekend likely

NEW DELHI: Parts of Delhi-NCR experienced cloudy weather conditions on Friday morning, with several areas of the national capital and Noida receiving light showers.

The weather department has predicted a cloudy sky on Friday and Saturday, with thunderstorms and rain. The humidity level at 8.30am stood at 72%.

The maximum temperature is expected to touch 23 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The air quality at 9 am was recorded in the moderate category, with an AQI reading of 111, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Delhi records warmest February night in 75 years
Delhi experienced its warmest February night in at least 75 years, with the minimum temperature soaring to levels typically observed in early April. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 19.5°C on Thursday—seven degrees above normal.
This marks the highest February minimum in IMD's records from 1951 to 2025, as data prior to 1951 is not readily available.
Winter has receded early this year, and minimum temperatures for February are on track to be the highest in eight years. Previously, the warmest February night was recorded at 19°C on February 25, 2015, followed by 18.6°C on February 24, 1973. In comparison, Wednesday’s minimum stood at 15.4°C.
Several parts of the city, including Safdarjung, witnessed light rain and drizzle. According to weather experts, a combination of warm easterly winds and persistent cloud cover contributed to the unprecedented rise in nighttime temperatures.
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Parts of Delhi-NCR, including Noida, experienced cloudy skies and light showers on Friday morning, with humidity recorded at 72% at 8.30am.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a cloudy sky with chances of thunderstorms and rain on Friday and Saturday, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 23°C.
Delhi’s air quality was recorded in the moderate category at 9 AM, with an AQI of 111, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
The city recorded its warmest February night in at least 75 years, with Safdarjung reporting a minimum temperature of 19.5°C on Thursday, seven degrees above normal.
This is the highest minimum temperature in February recorded by IMD since 1951, with winter receding early and February minimums set to be the highest in eight years.
Weather experts attributed the unusual nighttime warmth to a combination of light rain, warm easterly winds, and persistent cloud cover.

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