Brief
Delhi temperature drops to 21°C, lowest September reading since 2001
Rain, cloud cover and the retreating monsoon caused the sudden dip, while El Niño’s role remains uncertain.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Delhi’s minimum temperature fell to 21°C on Sunday, September 27, the lowest September minimum since 2001 and the second‑lowest in the past 25 years, according to news18.com.
The drop coincided with widespread rain, persistent cloud cover and the ongoing withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. Weather experts cited in the report said a deep depression that moved inland from the Bay of Bengal lingered longer than usual, driving the cold spell.
While some observers wondered if an early winter had arrived or if the developing El Niño was to blame, the outlet noted that the immediate cause is the active weather system rather than a seasonal shift. El Niño may influence the broader winter pattern, but its impact on this specific dip is still unclear.
For background on El Niño’s potential effects on the region, see Super El Niño Winter Outlook.
Key facts
- Delhi’s minimum temperature was 21°C on September 27, the lowest September minimum since 2001. (news18.com)
- The cold spell is attributed to rain, cloud cover and a deep Bay of Bengal depression, not an early winter. (news18.com)
- El Niño’s influence on this temperature dip is considered uncertain. (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “Early Winter Feels And El Nino: What's Behind Sudden Dip In Temperatures Across North India?”
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