Today Weather Update:The weather pattern has completely changed in Delhi-NCR. Despite mild sunshine during the day, people are feeling shivering, especially at night due to the drop in temperature, the feeling of cold can be clearly seen. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this change is being seen due to the cold winds coming from the mountains. The weather has increased cold in the country’s capital including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Greater Noida. Weather experts say that there is a possibility of further drop in temperature till Diwali due to which slight cold will be felt even during the day.

Sunny during the day but cold winds are ineffective

The sun is definitely shining in the afternoon in Delhi-NCR, but due to cold winds its effect has reduced. The night temperature is continuously falling, due to which the effect of cold starts being felt as the evening approaches. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature may remain around 34 to 35 degrees Celsius till October 14, but the minimum temperature at night may go up to 19 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Temperature and Air Quality Index (AQI) of major cities:-

City Max/Min Temperature AQI
Delhi 32/20 164
Noida 29/20 165
Ghaziabad 29/19 166
Gurgaon 29/19 154
Greater Noida 29/20 163

Temperature will fall further before Diwali

According to meteorologists, the weather of Delhi-NCR will be more cold in the coming 10 days. After October 14, the day temperature may also drop and mild cold may be experienced even during the day. It is estimated that this time cold may persist in Delhi-NCR till March.

cold winds blowing from the mountains

Skymet Weather meteorologists have said that snowfall in the mountains has now stopped but the cold winds blowing from there are bringing down the temperatures in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Western Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, Eastern Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Rain expected in Northeast India and South India

Three areas of cyclonic winds are active in Northeast India, one in the northeastern states, the second on the coast of Odisha and the third in the south-eastern Arabian Sea. The reasons for this are:-

• Possibility of heavy rain in northeastern states

• Light rain in southern districts of Odisha

• Light to moderate rain in many parts of Andhra Pradesh

• Heavy rainfall in some areas of South Interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

• Light to moderate rain likely in Kerala, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The temperature has started falling in Delhi-NCR and it is likely to increase further till Diwali. Despite the strong sunlight during the day, there is no respite from the coldness of the winds. According to experts, this time the winter may last longer and may continue its effect till March.