DELHI AT A GLANCE
“It is said that the history of Delhi is the history of India.”
Delhi is the capital city of the republic of India.It is situated on the banks of river Yamuna in northern India. The city is spread over an area of 1483 sq. kilometers and has a population of around 14 million. Delhi figures amongst the historical capitals of the world, with two of its historical monuments, Qutub Minar and Humayun?s Tomb figuring in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Delhi?s history, its culture has inherited the best from the various dynasties that ruled the place, with most of them making it their capital. Be it the Mughals, the Lodhi dynasty or the Delhi sultanate, their remnants can be seen in the form of monuments and cultural inheritance even today.
The political centre stage of India, Delhi offers the best in terms of education, medical facilities as well as good employment opportunities. Some of the languages spoken are Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and English, with Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, constituting some of the religions followed.
Climate in Delhi is very much extreme in nature with weather being too chilly during winters and too hot during summers. It has a hot and humid climate for most of the season which becomes very hot during the months of June and July. Delhi?s climate is called the ?Continental climate?, as it is situated on the banks of river Yamuna with Himalayas in the north, which varies its climate significantly.
Weather in summer:- Delhi?s summer season persists from April to August. The city is very hot in summers and daytime temperature can be as high as 45 degrees. Nights are relatively cooler though, with the cool breeze bringing the mercury down to around 25 degrees. Summer in Delhi attributes its cause to Rajasthan hot waves called “Loo”. These heat waves are immensely hot and one needs to take proper precaution during the season before going out.
Weather in Winter :- The winter season of Delhi usually starts from Mid-November and continues till February end, and is shorter in comparison to summers. The day temperature is usually around 20 degrees, which falls as low as 2 to 4 degrees at nights. Winter days of Delhi can surprise a lot of people who have the impression of Delhi as being a rather warm place, as the city can be quite chilly during the peak season.The cold waves from the Himalayan region makes the winters in New Delhi very chilly. However, the sunny morning time can be a treat, and once the fog settles down, the sun rays beating down provides an enchanting experience.
Weather in Monsoon :- The time to take out the Umbrellas for the Delhi-ites! Monsoon in Delhi brings the much needed respite from the heat. However, as Delhi is situated in North India, the South West monsoons are very moderate and it rains heavily but in very short spells. Relative humidity is very high to the point where it becomes uncomfortable. The western disturbances too bring a fair amount of rainfall. Approximate annual rainfall is around 60-65 centimeters. The monsoon lasts from July to September. October sees the end of the monsoon but it is reasonably pleasant.
