Lack of rain made this April hottest, most polluted in 3 yrs

The temperatures in Delhi this month have remained above normal, making it the hottest April in three years, data by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) shows.

- Jasjeev Gandhiok

NEW DELHI: The rise in temperatures in the Capital has been attributed to fewer active western disturbances, clearer skies, and dry westerly winds.

Similarly, shortage of rain in Delhi has also made this April the most polluted in three years, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data states.

The average monthly maximum temperature this month remained at 39 degrees Celsius (°C), which is 2.5°C above the long period average (LPA). Delhi saw a higher maximum last in April 2022, when it was recorded at 40.4°C. The average maximum in April 2023 was 35.3°C and in 2024, it was 37°C.

Meanwhile, the average minimum temperature this month stood at 21.8°C, which was 0.5°C above the LPA. In April 2022, the average minimum was 22.2°C, while it was 19.4°C and 20.7°C in April 2023 and April 2024, respectively.