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Delhi Deluged: Unseasonal Rains Soak Capital, Improve Air
30 Oct
Summary
- Unseasonal rain brought heavy showers to Delhi and NCR, improving air quality.
- Safdarjung station recorded 61.4 mm of rain, causing waterlogging in underpasses.
- Minimum temperature dropped to 17.2°C, the lowest maximum temperature in four years.
Heavy, unseasonal rainfall lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) through Friday afternoon, a welcome event that cleared the air and lowered temperatures. The city's base weather station, Safdarjung, registered 61.4 mm of rain in the 24 hours preceding Friday morning, leading to waterlogging in key areas like the Zakhira and Ashram underpasses.
Lodhi Road received the highest rainfall at 63.4 mm, contributing to a dramatic improvement in air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) fell to an average of 90, a significant drop from the previous day's 'poor' category, with most monitoring stations reporting moderate or satisfactory air quality.
The minimum temperature in Safdarjung settled at 17.2°C, slightly above normal but a notable decrease from the prior day. This period also saw the lowest maximum temperature recorded in October in four years. Skies are expected to clear from Saturday, with daytime temperatures predicted to rise while minimums continue to dip.
