Delhi and surrounding areas continue to have strong winds from March 4, due to which the weather remains cool. Today (5 March), the temperature dropped due to strong winds in the morning. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature may fall to 11 ° C, while the maximum temperature is likely to be around 26 ° C. There has been a slight improvement in the pollution level due to strong winds, but the wind speed is likely to remain up to 20–30 km per hour.
According to meteorologists, the temperature will start increasing gradually from March 6 and it can cross 30 degrees Celsius by 9 March. Western disturbance’s activism is considered to be the reason behind this change. At the moment, due to cold winds, Delhiites are feeling a mild winter.
Strong winds increased cold
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the wind speed was between 25 to 35 km per hour on Tuesday due to the sky being clear. On Wednesday (March 6), winds are expected to move at a speed of 20 to 30 kmph. In the morning, winds will move at a speed of 12-14 kilometers per hour from the north-west direction, which can increase to 22-24 kilometers per hour by noon.
Temperature will increase again
According to meteorologists, the temperature will start increasing gradually from March 6. On March 9, the effect of western disturbance will see a significant increase in minimum temperature. During this time the maximum temperature can go above 30 ° C, which will increase the feeling of heat.
Delhi’s air quality at medium level
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 6 am today, which falls in the ‘medium’ category.
Categories of AQI levels:
51-100: Satisfactory
301-400: nasty
However, there has been a slight improvement in the pollution level due to strong winds, the situation may change again in the coming days.