By Admin 
On Republic Day, Monday (January 26), Delhi was cold in the morning but the heat increased as the day progressed. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for possible thunder and lightning on Tuesday. The temperature rose gradually on Monday, while the air quality index (AQI) deteriorated and the 24-hour average remained in the ‘poor’ category at 241, according to IMD data.
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain and low temperature in the national capital on Tuesday (January 27). The maximum temperature in Safdarjung was recorded at 23.2 degrees Celsius, which is 1.1 degrees above normal and about five degrees more than the previous day.
Mixed trend in temperature in Delhi on January 26
Mixed trends were seen in temperature across Delhi on Monday evening. The day became relatively hot, while the night became cold. The maximum temperature in Palam was recorded at 19.3 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature in Lodhi Road, Ridge and Ayanagar ranged between 21.5 to 21.6 degrees Celsius, which was almost equal to or slightly below normal. The minimum temperature was much below the average at all the stations, ranging from 3.6 degrees Celsius in Ayanagar to 5.3 degrees Celsius in Ridge.
What is the minimum temperature in Safdarjung and Palam?
Safdarjung and Palam recorded minimum temperatures of 4.2 and 4.3 degrees Celsius respectively, more than four degrees below normal, indicating continuation of cold at night. IMD data indicates that no rainfall was recorded at any station during the day. Additionally, there is a possibility of rain in the national capital on Tuesday, due to which the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert due to the intense western disturbance moving across North India.
Chance of cloudy sky
The sky is likely to be generally cloudy, with light rain, thunderstorms and strong winds at a speed of 30-40 kilometers per hour, especially from morning to afternoon. According to IMD, there will be a possibility of similar light rain and thundershowers from afternoon till night. According to IMD data, the minimum temperature is expected to be around 9 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature may reach close to 19 degrees Celsius.
Light to moderate rain expected
Also, due to forecast of cloudy sky and rain, there is a possibility of feeling cool in the day, as the maximum temperature is expected to drop further. IMD said that this will be the second intense western disturbance of this season, which will cause light to moderate rain in the area. Delhi had earlier experienced a sudden downpour on January 23, when thunderstorms and heavy showers resulted in the highest January rainfall in the last two years, leading to a temporary drop in temperatures and reduced pollution levels.
deterioration in air quality
On the air quality front, Delhi witnessed a deterioration in air quality in the evening. Air quality was recorded as ‘poor’ at 23 stations, ‘moderate’ at 13 stations and ‘very poor’ at three stations. Jahangirpuri recorded an AQI of 321, the highest among all stations. The air quality deteriorated again on Monday and fell into the ‘moderate’ to ‘poor’ category from the previous day.
Considering the possibility of rain, the situation is expected to improve on Tuesday. According to the air quality warning system, Delhi’s air quality is likely to remain in the ‘moderate’ category from January 27 to 28, after which it will again fall into the ‘poor’ category on January 29.