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Delhi Drenched: Monsoon Relief Arrives with Heavy Showers
5 Jul
Summary
- Delhi experienced moderate rainfall on Sunday, offering respite from humidity.
- Chhatarpur recorded the highest rainfall at 49 mm by early afternoon.
- The city's air quality remained in the moderate category.
Moderate rainfall brought significant relief to Delhi on Sunday, July 5, 2026, easing the oppressive humidity. Chhatarpur recorded the highest rainfall amount with 49 mm by 2:30 p.m., according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. Other areas like Gurugram also received substantial rain, measuring 35 mm.
The IMD had previously noted a minimum temperature of 29.2 degrees Celsius earlier in the day, which was above the seasonal average. The weather department forecasted a cloudy sky with continued moderate rain throughout the day, with maximum temperatures expected to hover around 36 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity was recorded at 77% in the morning.
In addition to the weather updates, Delhi's air quality was reported to be in the 'moderate' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 162. This indicates a level between 101 and 200, as classified by the Central Pollution Control Board.
