New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) The national capital recorded its first temperature drop below 20 degrees Celsius for the 2025-26 winter season, reaching 18.8 degrees on Friday, signalling the arrival of chilly weather.
The city woke up to a slight nip in the air as the season began to turn.
In 2024, the mercury had dipped below 20 degrees on October 12, settling at 18.6 degrees Celsius, while in 2023, Delhi recorded a minimum of 18.3 degrees Celsius as early as October 3, according to weather data. Show Full Article
The maximum temperature stood at 29.9 degrees Celsius, 4.3 degrees below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Morning humidity was recorded at 89 per cent, decreasing to 62 per cent by the evening.
The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies for Saturday, w