Delhi records coldest February day in 19 yrs, fourth lowest temp in 7 decades

Rain, accompanied by strong winds up to 30-40 kmph, dropped the max temperature in Delhi by 8 degrees Celsius on Feb 3.

At 14.4 degrees Celsius, Delhi recorded the lowest maximum temperature in the last 19 years and the fourth coldest day in seven decades on February 3, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Rain, accompanied by strong winds up to 30-40 kmph, dropped the max temperature in Delhi city (Safdarjung airport) by 8 degrees Celsius compared to Wednesday.

According to the IMD, while the maximum temperature was recorded at 22.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the minimum was pegged at 11.2 degrees Celsius.

The showers, brought about by a fresh Western Disturbance, are likely to trigger rain in Haryana and Punjab as well.