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Delhi Drenched: January Sees Highest Rainfall in Four Years
30 Jan
Summary
- Delhi experienced dense fog and poor air quality on Friday morning.
- The city's average AQI was 231, classified as poor, with some areas very poor.
- Delhi recorded its highest January rainfall in four years, reaching 24 mm.
Delhi experienced a foggy and cold Friday morning, with residents waking up to dense mist and cloudy skies. The national capital's air quality remained a concern, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 231, placing it in the 'poor' category. However, recent rainfall has slightly improved air quality compared to previous days.
Several areas in Delhi reported AQI levels categorised as 'very poor', exceeding 300. Neighbouring Noida also showed similar air quality trends. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts further meteorological changes, including cloud cover and rainfall, from February 2 onwards, due to a western disturbance and a subtropical westerly jet stream.
The IMD has predicted rainfall and thunderstorms for Delhi and surrounding regions between January 31 and February 2, issuing a yellow alert for heavy rainfall on January 31 and February 1. This January has seen Delhi record its highest rainfall in four years, with a total of 24 mm, making it the wettest January since 2022.
