Rain update: The effect of western disturbance on the capital Delhi can be seen in the next 24 hours. Due to this, there may be light to moderate rain with strong winds in different areas. There is also a possibility of hailstorm at some places. In view of this, an orange alert has been issued by the Meteorological Department. Light drizzle was also seen in some areas amidst dense clouds on Saturday morning.
On Friday, there was bright sunshine in most areas of Delhi amid the movement of light clouds. Due to this the maximum temperature of the day increased. The maximum temperature of the day was recorded at 29.6 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature was 10.8 degrees Celsius at Delhi's Standard Observatory Safdarjung.
The Meteorological Department estimates that due to western disturbance within 24 hours, the wind speed is likely to be 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. This will cause a drop in the maximum temperature.
Let us tell you that during the Orange Alert, the wind speed is likely to be around 65 to 75 kilometers per hour and maximum rainfall of 33 mm.
At the same time, according to the Central Pollution Control Board, the average AQI of Delhi on Friday remained in the poor category with 208 points. It is noteworthy that AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', between 51 and 100 'satisfactory', between 101 and 200 'moderate', between 201 and 300 'poor', between 301 and 400 'very poor'. It is believed. 'And between 401 and 500 is considered 'severe'.
According to the language, IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mohapatra told a press conference on Friday that a total of eight western disturbances have affected the weather in the western Himalayan states in February. Of these, six were active western disturbances that caused rain and hailstorm over the plains of north and central India.