Unusual temp likely to dip from Nov 17

DELHI is experiencing unusually high temperatures this November with specific weather conditions that usually trigger the onset of winter not aligning yet, though weather officials predict a dip in mercury starting November 17.

Despite entering mid-November, both daytime and nighttime temperatures in Delhi remain far above seasonal norms. As of the second week of the month, daily highs continue to hover above 30°C, while nighttime temperatures are between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius – a stark contrast to previous years when they would typically drop to between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius by now.

According to data from 2011 to 2023, November temperatures have typically decreased with daytime highs ranging between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius.

This year, however, daytime temperatures have not fallen below 30 degrees Celsius, with the lowest recorded so far at 31 degrees Celsius.