The other observatory at Palam has also been recording similar temperatures. On Sunday the maximum temperature settled at 38.8°C, while on Saturday, the day temperature was recorded to be 37.7°C.
Since September 18, the day temperature in the capital has not settled below 35°C even for a single day. The present temperatures are 4°C higher than the average maximum temperature of 32.9°C and minimum temperature of 19.4°C for the month of October.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, similar weather conditions are expected to prevail in Delhi for another 10 days before it starts cooling down.
Southwest Monsoon had practically withdrawn itself from Delhi on September 13. Since then the national capital has been witnessing a dry spell without any rain activity and drop in average humidity levels from 80s to 60s. Thus, in the absence of any significant weather activity, especially the cloud cover, the days have become relatively hot. However, drop in minimum temperature has made night and early morning fairly pleasant.
As per Skymet Meteorology Division in India, Delhi is progressing towards pleasant weather conditions around the end of the month. Delhiites can enjoy good weather with a slight chill around the upcoming festival Diwali, which falls on October 23 this year.