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Delhi temperatures to gradually rise as dry spell sets in

New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) Delhi witnessed a fall in minimum temperatures and a rise in daytime temperatures on Friday after overnight rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting mainly clear skies and dry weather over the next seven days.
The Safdarjung Observatory, the city’s base weather station, recorded 15.9 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am, while the maximum temperature settled at 31.8 degrees Celsius, 1.4 degrees below normal.
The minimum temperature dropped by 3.9 notches from the previous day to settle at 19.4 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature, however, rose by 3.5 degrees over the past 24 hours, according to the IMD bulletin issued on Friday.
Rainfall varied across the capital, with the Ridge recording the highest among the listed stations at 25.2 mm, followed by Lodhi Road at 20 mm, Safdarjung at 15.9 mm, Palam at 11.2 mm, and Ayanagar at 8.4 mm. No additional rainfall was recorded at these stations between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Friday.
The maximum temperature ranged between 28.2 degrees Celsius at Palam and 31.8 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, while minimum temperatures varied from 17.7 degrees Celsius at the Ridge to 19.4 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung.
For Saturday, the IMD has forecast a mainly clear sky, with the maximum temperature likely to remain between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum between 19 and 21 degrees Celsius. No rainfall is expected.
The dry spell is likely to continue through October 22, with mainly clear skies forecast across Delhi and the National Capital Region. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius from October 17 to 20 before rising to 32-34 degrees Celsius on October 21 and 22.
The weather department has indicated no significant change in maximum temperatures over the next 24 hours, followed by a gradual rise of 2-3 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures are expected to remain around 18-21 degrees Celsius during the forecast period.
The prevailing weather conditions are influenced by multiple cyclonic circulations over parts of north India, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and adjoining Gujarat. However, the IMD has not forecast any significant weather activity over Delhi in the coming days.
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