New Delhi: Cold winds swept the National Capital this morning with the minimum temperature settling at 8.2 degrees Celsius, one notch above the normal in the season.

Strong winds improved the air quality in the city. At 145, the AQI was in the moderate category at 8 am. Mainly clear skies are forecast for the day.

The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 20 degrees Celsius, said an IMD official. Strong surface winds with speed 20-25 KM per hour will be experienced in the day, he said. The NCR recorded a minimum of 9 degrees Celsius and maximum of 20.2 degrees Celsius yesterday.