Delhi sees warmest October in at least 13 years; here’s how it could help on Diwali
The month is on its way to becoming the warmest October experienced by Delhi at least since 2011, from when India Meteorological Department (IMD) data on average maximum and minimum temperatures are available.
October is coming to an end without a chill in the air — one that typically marks the onset of winter along with the thick haze that envelops the city. Warm temperatures, however, can be beneficial and help aid the dispersal of pollutants.
The month is on its way to becoming the warmest October experienced by Delhi at least since 2011, from when India Meteorological Department (IMD) data on average maximum and minimum temperatures are available.
According to the IMD, this month has recorded an average maximum temperature of 35.06 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 21.37 degrees Celsius. In October 2011, the average night temperature was 33.4 degrees Celsius and the minimum was 20 degrees Celsius.