Delhi Weather ALERT: December 8 to bring light rain, cooler days ahead

Delhiites woke up to a chilly morning on Friday as the minimum temperature was recorded at 11 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature for the day is expected to hover around 24 degrees Celsius. This follows Thursday's frigid conditions, which saw the season's coldest night at 8.5 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the minimum temperature will dip further, reaching 7 degrees Celsius on Friday and Saturday.

Dr. Soma Sen Roy, a scientist with the IMD, announced the arrival of a western disturbance expected to impact the northwest Indian plains starting December 7. This weather system is likely to bring light rainfall to Delhi on December 8 and 9. Additionally, foggy conditions are anticipated on December 7, followed by wet weather, which could offer some respite from the lingering cold wave.

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Amid the chilly weather, the capital's air quality showed signs of improvement. The Air Quality Index (AQI), which has remained a concern for weeks, improved to the 'moderate' category on Friday morning. As of 7 a.m., Delhi’s overall AQI stood at 183, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Chandni Chowk: 183
ITO: 183
Okhla Phase 2: 168
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: 159
Patparganj: 195
Aya Nagar: 115
Lodhi Road: 124
IGI Airport (T3): 137
Punjabi Bagh: 212

While most locations recorded 'moderate' air quality, Punjabi Bagh stood out with an AQI of 212, categorized as 'poor.'

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The dip in temperatures this week has marked the arrival of winter in full swing. Thursday recorded the coldest night of the season at 8.5 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous low of 9.5 degrees Celsius on November 26.