Minimum temperature climbs
The minimum temperature increased by a couple of notches in the capital on February 16 bringing much-needed relief for Delhiites who have been reeling under severe cold wave conditions.
The minimum was recorded at 9.5 degrees Celsius against February 15 5.7 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature was 25.9 degrees Celsius, more than two degrees above normal, according to the Met office.
The minimum will hover around 10 degrees Celsius on february 17, the Met office said and predicted mainly clear sky with a thin layer of mist in the morning.
The capital had been experiencing intense cold conditions in the beginning of the month, with the minimum and maximum temperatures staying many notches below normal.
The season's lowest was recorded at 1.9 degrees Celsius on January 2, while this month's lowest was recorded at 2.9 degrees on February 2.
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