Delhi records minimum temp of 5.3 degrees

at 11:14 am

New Delhi (NVI): Delhi today recorded the minimum temperature of 5.3 degree celsius.

The minimum temperature recorded yesterday was 5.4 degree celsius.

The maximum temperature today is expected to be around 22.0 degrees celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The weatherman stated that the northwesterly winds to blow for next few days and no significant change in temperature is expected for another  three to four days.

Meanwhile, the overall air quality in the national capital today deteriorate to“very poor”from “poor” category.

According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR),the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at  309 which falls in the  “very poor” category.

The worst affected areas are Dhirpur, Delhi University, Chandni Chowk, Pusa, Lodhi Road, Mathura Road, IGI Terminal 3 and the neighbouring Noida.