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Delhi’s September Chill Sets 24‑Year Low with Minimum of 21°C
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 03:31 AM
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Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 21.0°C on Sunday morning, the coldest September reading in the capital in 24 years.
The capital city experienced an unusually cold morning on Sunday, with the mercury dipping to 21.0°C. According to data released by the India Meteorological Department, this marks the lowest minimum temperature for September since records began 24 years ago.
September in Delhi typically sees minimum temperatures ranging between 24°C and 27°C, making the 21°C reading a significant deviation from the norm. Meteorologists attribute the dip to a strong western disturbance that brought cooler air masses across northern India.
The weather bureau warned that while temperatures are expected to rise slightly later in the day, the overall outlook for the week remains cooler than average, with night-time lows staying near the 20°C mark. Residents have been advised to dress warmly, especially the elderly and those with health conditions sensitive to cold.
The cold spell follows a series of heatwaves earlier in the summer, highlighting the city's volatile climate patterns. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and will issue updates if further temperature fluctuations are anticipated.
September in Delhi typically sees minimum temperatures ranging between 24°C and 27°C, making the 21°C reading a significant deviation from the norm. Meteorologists attribute the dip to a strong western disturbance that brought cooler air masses across northern India.
The weather bureau warned that while temperatures are expected to rise slightly later in the day, the overall outlook for the week remains cooler than average, with night-time lows staying near the 20°C mark. Residents have been advised to dress warmly, especially the elderly and those with health conditions sensitive to cold.
The cold spell follows a series of heatwaves earlier in the summer, highlighting the city's volatile climate patterns. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and will issue updates if further temperature fluctuations are anticipated.