The weather in the national Capital was pleasant on Saturday with the sun shining brighter in the the passing season of winter. The maximum temperature rose to 24 degree Celsius, a notch above the season’s average while the minimum temperature settled two notches below normal at 9.4 degrees Celsius, according to an official of the India Metrological Department (IMD).
“It was a sunny day…after the harsh chilly winds the warmth during the day was pleasing. I went for a walk with my kids and spent few hours basking the sun in the afternoon,” said a housewife from South Delhi’s lajpat Nagar area.
Humidity in air oscillated between 97 and 34 per cent. Visibility was constant at 800 metres both at 5.30 am and 8.30 am before improving significantly to 3,000 metres at 11.30 am.
The MeT office has predicted mainly clear skies on Sunday. However, the officials have also said that there is possibility of moderate to dense fog in the morning.
The weekend of the Dellhites is going to be warmer to explore the opportunities of shopping and outings in the parks.
“The skies will be mainly clear. Moderate to dense fog is likely in some places in the morning. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle around 25 degrees Celsius and nice degrees Celsius, respectively,” the official added. On Friday, the minimum temperature settled at 10 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature was recorded at 22.6 degrees Celsius.