Delhi Records Warmest Summer Nights in Four Years, IMD Data Shows
New Delhi: Even as summer draws to a close, the national capital has experienced its warmest nights in four years. According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) accessed by PTI, the average minimum temperature during the pre-monsoon period from March to June climbed to 22.9 degrees Celsius, the highest seasonal average since 2022.
The pre-monsoon season was marked by several notable features: early pre-monsoon showers, persistently hot days, brief but intense spells of heatwave, and a delayed onset of the southwest monsoon. Despite intermittent spells of rain, the monsoon arrived behind schedule. While the normal date for monsoon onset over Delhi is June 27, meteorologists expect it to arrive around the first week of July.
On Tuesday, the maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle at 42 and 30 degrees Celsius, respectively. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours.
The warm nights add to the discomfort of Delhiites, who have endured a prolonged summer with above-normal temperatures. The IMD continues to monitor weather patterns and will issue updates as the monsoon progresses.
