New Delhi:

Intermittent rainfall over the last few days led to a dip in the mercury levels in the national capital, with the city recording a minimum temperature of 21.1 degrees Celsius on Thursday — its lowest for September in 14 years.

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data of the last 14 years, Thursday’s minimum temperature surpasses the previous record of 21.4 degrees Celsius set on September 13.

In comparison, the lowest minimum temperature for the corresponding period in 2022 was 22.3 degrees celsius, the data showed.

As the monsoon prepares to make its exit from the city, Delhiites continue to enjoy its final few days. Delhi has recorded 1,029.9 mm of rainfall so far this season, 67 per cent above normal, as per the IMD data.

Meanwhile, the maximum temperature recorded at 32 degree celsius, two notches below the normal on Friday according to the weather department.

The humidity level stood at 76 per cent at 5.30 pm.

According to the weather department, the city will remain in the green zone, indicating no advisories, for the next six days with cloudy skies and light rain expected on Friday.

The minimum temperature expected to be recorded at 23 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature around 34 degrees Celsius.

Additionally, the weather department has released a statement on the temperature scenario, noting that on September 13, Delhi Ridge recorded its lowest minimum temperature at 17.8 degrees Celsius.

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New Delhi:

Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced that all schools in the national capital, both government and private, will remain closed today in view of heavy rainfall.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that clouds had converged over Delhi from all directions, prompting an advisory for residents to avoid unnecessary travel.

Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening witnessed heavy rain providing relief from the humid weather. However, the downpour resulted in traffic congestion throughout the city.

Waterlogging was reported in several places. Several airlines have issued advisories about flights being diverted or asking passengers to leave early and check the status of their flights. 

According to the IMD, intermittent showers are likely in Delhi till August 5.

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• The IMD has cautioned that the showers are likely to cause slippery roads, low visibility, traffic disruptions, and localised waterlogging in low-lying areas.
• According to the IMD, intermittent showers are likely in Delhi till August 5.

• Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening, providing relief from the humid weather. However, the downpour resulted in traffic congestion throughout the city.
• Due to the bad weather, Delhi witnessed 10 flight diversions reported between 7.30 pm and 8pm, according to airport sources.
• Severe waterlogging was witnessed near AIIMS after incessant rainfall in the national capital.
• Traffic jams were also witnessed in the ITO area of Delhi after rain lashed the city.

• Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced that all schools in the national capital, both government and private, will remain closed today in view of heavy rainfall.
• Taking to her official handle on microblogging site X, Atishi posted on Wednesday, “In light of the very heavy rainfall today evening and the forecast of heavy rainfall tomorrow, all schools–government and private–will remain closed tomorrow.”
• Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi also posted on her X handle and said that all schools under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi will remain closed on August 1 in view of the forecast of adverse weather conditions.