Delhi’s October low falls to 17.1°C, with clear day ahead

Delhi’s minimum temperature fell to 17.1°C on Sunday, the city’s lowest reading so far this October and 1.3°C below the seasonal normal.

The reading was 1.5°C lower than Saturday’s. At Palam, the minimum was 16.9°C, while Lodhi Road and Ayanagar each recorded 16.8°C — all two degrees below normal. The Ridge recorded 17.7°C, 1.8°C below normal.

The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies through the day, with the maximum temperature likely to reach 32°C. No rainfall was recorded at any of Delhi’s five weather stations in the 24 hours ending 8.30am on Monday.

Delhi’s AQI stood at 118 at 8am, placing it in the moderate range under the Central Pollution Control Board’s scale.