NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / India News / Delhi records warmest R-Day in 8 years; what's behind it
    Summarize
    Next Article
    Delhi records warmest R-Day in 8 years; what's behind it
    IMD recorded a maximum temperature of 23.7°C

    Delhi records warmest R-Day in 8 years; what's behind it

    By Snehil Singh
    Jan 27, 2025
    10:10 am

    What's the story

    The national capital, Delhi, recorded its hottest Republic Day in eight years on Sunday.

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a maximum temperature of 23.7°C, two degrees above the normal for the season.

    The last time Delhi recorded a higher maximum temperature on January 26 was in 2017 when it reached 26.1°C.

    Weather factors

    Clear skies and dry winds behind Delhi's unusual warmth

    The IMD has attributed this rise in temperature to clear skies and dry northwesterly winds.

    Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Skymet, said, "Despite a recent western disturbance bringing some rain and snow to parts of northwest India, the maximum temperature in Delhi has remained relatively unaffected due to bright daytime sunshine."

    However, these same weather conditions have caused a dip in night temperatures, with Sunday's minimum recorded at 7.2°C, slightly below normal.

    Upcoming changes

    New western disturbance to impact Delhi's weather

    A fresh western disturbance is expected to affect the region starting Tuesday, possibly resulting in an increase in both maximum and minimum temperatures.

    Palawat explained that "the disturbance will shift wind patterns, reduce wind speeds, and bring cloud cover, which will trap heat at night and cause night temperatures to rise."

    By the weekend, the IMD predicts minimums could reach between 9-11°C while maximums may hover between 24-26°C.

    AQI status

    Delhi's air quality deteriorates amid temperature rise

    Apart from the unusual warmth, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) also deteriorated from "moderate" (174) on Saturday to "poor" (216) on Sunday.

    Delhi's Early Warning System predicts that AQI levels will remain in the "poor" category on Monday and Tuesday but may worsen to "very poor" by Wednesday.

    An AQI of 0-50 is 'good,' 51-100 'satisfactory,' 101-200 'moderate,' 201-300 'poor,' 301-400 'very poor,' and above 401 'severe.'

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Delhi
    Republic Day
    India Meteorological Department (IMD)

    Latest

    Who is representing India at Miss World this year?  Miss India
    Manchester United to face Tottenham in Europa League final: Stats Manchester United
    Who's got the biggest net worth on 'Battleground'?  Asim Riaz
    'Gram Chikitsalay' review: Amol Parashar is scene-stealer in realistic series  Amazon Prime Video

    Delhi

    Delhi suffers worst fog of season; 0 visibility for 9hrs Vande Bharat Express
    Delhi: Dense fog disrupts flights, trains; IMD issues alert  Jaipur
    PM Modi to inaugurate ₹12,200 crore-worth projects in Delhi Delhi University
    'Teach her lesson': Another husband dies by suicide, blames wife Delhi Police

    Republic Day

    Republic Day: Tricolor decoration ideas to consider Lifestyle
    Macron lands in Jaipur today; roadshow, fort tour on schedule Emmanuel Macron
    'Pathaan' to 'Border': Watch these patriotic films on Republic Day Bollywood
    75th Republic Day: Gallantry medals announced for 1,132 personnel Droupadi Murmu

    India Meteorological Department (IMD)

    Cyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal brace for landfall; trains canceled Kolkata
    IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rains in these states Arunachal Pradesh
    Cyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal on alert ahead of landfall Kolkata
    Banerjee monitors situation ahead of 'Cyclone Dana' landfall from Nabanna Kolkata
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025