The temperature of Delhi dropped significantly in a span of 48 hours. From the mercury levels that soared near 40 degrees Celsius between April 18 and 21, the maximum temperatures dipped to a comparatively comfortable range of 35-36 degrees.
On April 17, Delhi and NCR even witnessed the highest maximum of the season. However, it was followed by some thunderstorms and dust storm activities on April 20 which triggered this drop in the maximum temperatures of the national capital and its surrounding regions of Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad.
At present, both the day and night temperatures are below the normal levels. On Sunday, the maximum temperature of Delhi as per Safdarjung Observatory settled at 35ºC which was three degrees below normal. Palam Observatory also recorded the daytime high two degrees below the normal levels at 36.7ºC.
[yuzo_related]
The minimums also followed the similar trend and today the Palam Observatory saw its minimum settling 4 degrees below the normal at 19.4ºC. On the other hand, the minimum temperature at Safdarjung Observatory today stood at 22ºC which is just close to normal.
As per Skymet Weather, cool winds from the Western Himalayan region which have been affected by active Western Disturbances are blowing over the region. This Western Disturbance was responsible for giving some rains over the hills of North India. The upper reaches of the hills of North India also witnessed some snowfall activities.
Thus, the winds coming from the hilly region resulted in dropping the temperatures. However, as per Skymet Weather, now the temperatures are expected to rise, and the city would witness a gradual rise in the mercury levels each day. In fact, the mercury levels may reach 40 degrees again around April 26.
However, a fresh Western Disturbance would induce a cyclonic circulation over South Punjab and Haryana around April 26. Due to this, the winds over Delhi and NCR would become easterly and isolated dust storm and thunderstorm can be expected around April 27 and 28 which may drop the temperatures again.
Though the drop would be marginal and temporary and would not bring any significant changes in the temperature profile.
Image Credit: Culturetrip.com
Any information taken from here should be credited to skymetweather.com