This is an archive article published on October 8, 2022
Delhi weather: Overcast skies and rainfall likely today, says IMD
Moderate rainfall is forecast for Delhi on Sunday and this could reduce to light rainfall on Monday. Dry weather is likely after Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Delhi's overall air quality is predicted to remain in the 'poor' to the lower end of 'very poor' category until the morning of October 24. (Express photo by Praveen Khanna) Delhi is likely to see another day of overcast skies and rainfall on Saturday along with a drop in the temperature.
Parts of the city recorded rainfall early on Saturday as well. The Safdarjung weather station recorded 25.3 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, and much of this was between 2.30 am and 5.30 am on Saturday. The weather station at the Ridge recorded a higher amount of 29 mm in the past 24 hours, while Lodhi Road recorded 19.4 mm.
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The rainfall is on account of a western disturbance as well as a cyclonic circulation. Light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers are likely to persist on Saturday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).