The national capital woke up to a pleasant nip in the air after overnight rain brought much-needed relief from the lingering heat. The showers, however, also led to waterlogging and traffic congestion in several parts of the city.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the downpour led to a noticeable dip in temperatures. Delhi’s maximum temperature dropped to 29.8°C, about 4.4 degrees below normal, marking a sharp fall from Sunday’s 36°C. The minimum temperature on Tuesday stood at 21°C, 1.3 degrees below normal.
Weather Forecast
The IMD said the cool spell is likely to continue through the week, with another slight drop in temperature expected from Wednesday due to fresh snowfall in the upper Himalayas.
Officials forecast partly cloudy skies on Wednesday, with Delhi placed under the green zone — indicating no major weather warnings. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 31°C and 20°C, respectively.
While the rain has brought a welcome change in weather, commuters faced delays and waterlogged roads across several areas of the city on Tuesday morning.
Meteorologists said the current spell marks Delhi’s first winter-like chill of the season, signalling an early transition toward cooler days ahead.
