A rare spell of dense fog covered parts of Delhi and neighboring regions on Saturday morning, marking an unusual weather pattern for late March. The national capital has been witnessing lower-than-normal temperatures, improved air quality, and increased rainfall over the past few days.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature is expected to range between 27°C and 29°C, while the minimum temperature may dip to 13°C–15°C. This follows Friday’s notably cool day, recorded as the coldest in March in the past six years.
The city also experienced a significant improvement in air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 94 on Saturday morning, falling in the “satisfactory” category. This marks the first such reading in nearly five months, with the last similar level recorded in October 2025. Authorities expect the AQI to remain in the moderate range over the next couple of days.
Weather experts attribute the unusual conditions to persistent western disturbances, which have brought cloud cover, rainfall, and cooler winds to the region. Delhi has already recorded 16.2 mm of rainfall this month, making it one of the wetter March periods in recent years.
Forecasts indicate that light rain, along with thunderstorms and lightning, may return on Monday due to another active western disturbance. These conditions are expected to maintain the cooler trend and could further influence air quality levels.
The combination of fog, lower temperatures, and cleaner air has made this March notably different from typical pre-summer conditions in Delhi, offering residents a brief respite before the onset of peak summer heat.
