Delhi-NCR is prone to witness rain and thunderstorms on Dussehra on Thursday, the India Meteorological Division (IMD) mentioned. The nationwide capital recorded a minimal temperature of 25.8°C on Thursday, 2.5 °C under regular, whereas the utmost temperature is anticipated to hover round 35°C. No rainfall was recorded within the metropolis up to now 24 hours.

With festive crowds anticipated on the streets, the IMD has suggested residents to remain up to date on the climate forecast earlier than stepping out for Dussehra celebrations.

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Delhi noticed heavy rains on Durga Ashtami on Tuesday after weeks of intense warmth. A number of Ravana effigies had been drenched in rain, and the town was waterlogged after the rainfall.

On Sunday, Delhi recorded 38.1°C, the best for the month in two years, adopted by Monday’s 37.5°C. Night time-time temperatures have additionally been heat, with Monday’s minimal of 28.2°C over 5 levels above regular. Humidity ranges starting from 57% to 76% have added to the discomfort.

On Thursday, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 114 at 9 am, putting it within the average class, in accordance with the Central Air pollution Management Board (CPCB). An AQI between 101 and 200 is taken into account average, whereas ranges as much as 100 are passable and something above 200 is classed as poor or worse.