Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Light Rain, IMD Issues Yellow Alert Today. Check Details

Today's lowest temperature in Delhi was two notches lower than the seasonal average, while the maximum temperature was one notch higher.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the national capital on Sunday after light rain fell in sections of the Delhi-NCR area overnight. The weather service predicts a mostly overcast day with light rain/thundershowers in most areas, accompanied by strong winds. At 7:00 a.m., the city reported a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR was recorded at 23.2 degrees Celsius, while the lowest was 6.7 degrees Celsius, according to IMD statistics.

Parts of national capital received light rainfall today.

#WATCH | Delhi: Parts of national capital receive light rainfall.

(Visuals from Pragati Maidan) pic.twitter.com/2RUvx7pbXl

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Today's lowest temperature in Delhi was two notches lower than the seasonal average, while the maximum temperature was one notch higher.

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Safdarjung, Delhi's major meteorological station, reported a visibility of 1.8 kilometres at 7:00 a.m. today, which is much greater than the 200-meter visibility witnessed yesterday. Last night, the capital city saw mild rainfall, which improved air quality, fog conditions, and therefore visibility.

According to the weather prediction, Delhi will see a typically overcast sky with light rain throughout the day due to a fresh western disturbance. 

The Met Department forecast light rain and thunderstorms with strong winds for tomorrow. After that, Delhi is anticipated to see moderate to intense fog conditions with a clear sky and no alerts until February 9.

Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in Delhi upgraded its second runway, Runway 10/28, with CAT III technology on February 3, following a series of aircraft delays during the previous month due to severe fog conditions. The runway may now be utilised for safe landings in low visibility situations, including bad weather. However, bad weather continues to have an impact on aircraft operations, with a number of flight delays recorded today.

#WATCH | Flight operations affected due to bad weather at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/7uxoF6g12f

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The average maximum temperature in Delhi throughout the month of January till January 30 was 17.7 degrees Celsius, the lowest in the past 13 years. During the same period, Delhi's average minimum temperature was 6.2 degrees Celsius, the second lowest in 13 years, according to PTI.