The effect of Western disturbance has been clearly visible in North India for the last two days. Due to this, the high Himalayan regions are receiving heavy snowfall, while the coolness in the plains has increased. Many cities including Delhi have seen temperature fluctuations due to light rain and movement of clouds. While the maximum temperature dropped, there has been an increase in the minimum temperature. Due to the dense presence of clouds in the capital Delhi, there was a fog throughout the day, causing the weather to remain pleasant. According to meteorologists, the effect of western disturbance may cause intermittent drizzle in the coming days.
In addition, the temperature and change in temperature is possible due to the rapid winds. Experts say that the effect of this seasonal change will be on many states of North India, which will keep inequality in day and night temperatures.
Current temperature of Delhi
According to Safdarjung Meteorological Center in Delhi:
Maximum temperature: 25 ° C (1.1 ° C less than normal)
Minimum Temperature: 18.4 ° C (5.9 ° C more than normal)
Humidity level: 56% From 75%
February temperature above average
This time the temperature of February in Delhi was recorded higher than normal. According to meteorologists:
Average maximum temperature: 26.7 ° C (while normal is 24.2 ° C)
Average minimum temperature: 11.6 ° C (while normal is 10.6 ° C)
This means that the nights of Delhi have been more hot this time on an average. Weakness of western disturbances did not cause expected rains this time in January and February, which reduced the effect of winter.
Upcoming weather forecast
According to the Meteorological Department, weather changes will be seen in the next few days:
1 March (Saturday): Possibility of light rain
2 March (Sunday): Drizzle may occur
3 March (Monday): Light cloudy
5 March (Tuesday): The weather will be completely clean
6 March (Wednesday): There will be mild movement of clouds
7-8 March (Thursday-Friday): Possibility of keeping the weather clear
Effect on wind speed and pollution
According to Mahesh Palawat, vice president of Skymet Weather, strong winds are likely to blow from March 3 to 4. This may reduce the minimum temperature slightly and improve air quality, which is expected to reduce the pollution levels relatively low.
The effect of western disturbance continues in Delhi at this time, causing cloud movement and light rain. With the change in temperature, the wind speed will increase by next week, which may return to some coolness in the weather. The level of pollution is also likely to be controlled.