What was the weather like in Delhi on Sunday?

Delhi experienced light rainfall early Sunday with overcast skies, and more rain was expected. The minimum temperature rose to 12.1°C.

Will the rain improve Delhi's air quality?

Despite the rainfall, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 315 and is expected to stay that way until at least Tuesday.

What warnings did the IMD issue for Delhi?

The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting light rain and gusty winds up to 40 km per hour on Sunday.

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Delhi Drenched: Light Rain Falls Amidst Very Poor Air Quality

1 Feb

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Summary

Light rain and gusty winds up to 40 km/h were forecast for Delhi.
The minimum temperature rose four degrees above normal to 12.1°C.
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category.

Delhi Drenched: Light Rain Falls Amidst Very Poor Air Quality

Light rainfall was observed in Delhi early Sunday morning, with overcast skies and continued rain expected throughout the day. The minimum temperature saw a notable increase, rising to 12.1°C, which is four degrees above the seasonal average, influenced by an approaching western disturbance. This contrasts with the previous day's lower temperature of 6.7°C.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the capital, anticipating one to two spells of light rain accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 40 km per hour on Sunday. While locations like Safdarjung and Palam recorded "trace" rainfall, others such as Lodhi Road and Ridge registered small amounts.

Despite the recent showers, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) persisted in the "very poor" category, with a reading of 315 at 9 am on Sunday. This poor air quality is expected to continue at least until Tuesday, indicating that the rainfall has not significantly improved the atmospheric conditions.