Temperature rises in Delhi

at 11:55 am

New Delhi (NVI): Delhi witnessed further respite from chill today as the minimum temperature rose to 11.3 degrees celsius from 9.5 degrees Celsius recorded yesterday.

The maximum temperature today is expected to be around 16.0 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The weatherman has forecast cloudy skies with the possibility of very light rain for today.

Meanwhile, the overall air quality in the national capital today remained in the “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 266 which falls in the “poor” category.

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