IMD predicts dust-laden winds with generally clear sky for Delhi on June 9
Delhi is expected to experience dust-laden winds and a clear sky on Monday, according to the IMD. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 43 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will be around 28 degrees Celsius. On Sunday, the maximum temperature reached 42.1 degrees Celsius, and the air quality was in the 'moderate' category with an AQI of 198.
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Dust-laden winds are expected to continue in the national capital on Monday with a generally clear sky, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.The maximum temperature in Delhi rose to 42.1 degrees Celsius, 2.1 degrees above the seasonal average, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 27.7 degrees Celsius, it said.According to the IMD, strong surface winds are likely in the city on Monday with the maximum temperature expected to hover around 43 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature to be around 28 degrees Celsius.The relative humidity was recorded at 31 per cent at 5.30 pm. Delhi's air quality was recorded in the "moderate" category at 6 pm on Sunday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 198, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
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