This week in Delhi was the coldest February day in 19 years. read here

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this was the last time the city had recorded a maximum of 14.3 °C on 1 February 2003.

The maximum temperature recorded on 1 February 1970 was 12.3 °C, which is the lowest recorded for this month.

On 21 February 1954, Delhi recorded a maximum of 13.9 °C, which is the second lowest maximum temperature recorded for the month.

Thursday’s maximum temperature was the fourth lowest temperature of the month recorded in the last 71 years. Delhi recorded a drop of almost eight degrees due to cold winds and overnight rain, people woke up in the morning amid cloud and fog.

The minimum temperature in the morning was recorded at 11 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal.

The national capital recorded 0.2 mm of rain between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm. The humidity level ranged from 74% to 95%.

The Ayanagar observatory recorded 13.8 degrees Celsius, eight notches below the season’s average, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 10.4 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal.

Palam observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 14.8 degrees Celsius, eight notches below normal, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 10.6 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal.

The IMD said that it was due to a Western Disturbance, due to which winds are blowing at 30 to 40 kmph in Delhi.

The Meteorological Department has predicted partly cloudy sky with very light rain or drizzle on Friday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to remain at 17 and 9 degrees Celsius, respectively.

The IMD said that the maximum temperature of Delhi on Wednesday was recorded at 23.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal. The city witnessed moderate fog on Wednesday morning and the minimum temperature was recorded at 11.2 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average.