Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the possibility of light rain from March 8 to March 11, Delhities will witness the "coldest Holi evening" this year. The Met in its weekly forecast has mentioned that minimum temperature will settle at10 degree Celsius on March 13.
According to IMD, weather in Delhi will remain pleasant in this week. While the maximum and minimum temperature are hovering between 15 degree Celsius and 26 degree Celsius, the Holi evening will be coldest with minimum temperature 10 degree Celsius, the weatherman said.
According to Skymet Weather, a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to approach the Western Himalayas. "This system will start affecting the northern plains including Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) by March 7 evening," mentioned Skymet meteorological scientist on website.
"However the light rain and thundershowers are likely to start from March 8 in Delhi. And the intensity of rains can be increased by evening March 9," the scientist further added.
City people can expect good rain thunder showers on March 10 and 11. "These rainy spells are expected to reduce both day and night temperatures. Thereafter, the rain belt will shift towards eastern parts of the country. Due to this, the weather over Delhi will once again go dry and clear. Weathermen say Delhiites will witness clear and comfortable weather on the festive occasion of colors, Holi," the scientist added.
Meanwhile as per the March 13 weather history of previous years, this year, the minimum temperature is very low. In 2016, the minimum temperature was recorded at 17 degree Celsius and in 2015, it was recorded at 15 degree Celsius while in 2014, it was recorded at 12 degree Celsius. However, the maximum temperature fluctuated between 25 degree Celsius and 30 degree Celsius.