Dry Days Ahead For Delhi: Mercury Dipped to Record Low: Temperature Rise Likely
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Key Takeaways:
- Palam Airport recorded 120 mm of weekend rainfall, nearly double Safdarjung's 67 mm.
- Safdarjung's maximum of 27.6°C on Saturday was its lowest September day temperature in four years.
- Significant rainfall activity is unlikely over Delhi/NCR till Thursday, 10th September.
- Temperatures will gradually rise, while another light spell of rain could arrive around next weekend.
- Forecast Validity: Next one week.
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As on predicted lines, the Delhi area witnessed a drenched weekend. Palam Airport had nearly double the rainfall of Safdarjung, as the rainfall amounts for these observatories over the weekend were 120 mm and 67 mm, respectively. These heavy showers affected road traffic and disrupted air operations. There was no rainfall during last night and, courtesy of a few showers during the morning hours, the respective stations registered 4.9 mm and 2.4 mm rainfall in the past 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. today. Repeat showers are unlikely and mostly dry weather is expected to prevail.
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Persistent clouds and spells of rain dipped the mercury levels to record lows. The maximum temperature on Saturday, 05th Sep, was arrested at 27.6°C. This was the lowest day temperature in September for the last four years. Earlier, the base station Safdarjung had registered a maximum of 27.2°C on 24th Sep 2022. The day temperature on Saturday was also the lowest of the last 30 days and equalled the maximum of 27.6°C measured on 06th Aug 2026. Palam Observatory had recorded a day maximum of 27.2°C on Saturday, 05th Sep 2026. These day temperatures were 6°-7°C below normal. Mercury is likely to rise gradually till the weekend, when another light spell of rain could arrive over Delhi/NCR.
The low-pressure area over Southwest Uttar Pradesh and adjoining parts is moving eastward and is likely to reach central parts of the state in the next 24 hours. Further, it will extend its reach to cover parts of Bihar in the subsequent 24 hours. The monsoon trough, which was keeping proximity with Delhi, resulting in heavy monsoon activity, has now shifted north of the capital city in the lower levels. So, no significant weather activity is likely today and similar conditions will extend till Thursday, 10th Sep 2026. Yes, the local heating and the leftover moisture in the air may trigger some shallow clouds during afternoon hours. This may cause a few light and passing showers in isolated pockets. No further services are likely to be impacted due to weather activity.
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