How did the recent western disturbance affect Delhi's weather?

The western disturbance brought patchy light rain and strong winds to Delhi, improving air quality and raising the minimum temperature.

What is the forecast for Delhi's weather this week?

The weather in Delhi is expected to be mild through the week, with another western disturbance potentially bringing scattered light rain next weekend.

Will Delhi experience a significant drop in temperature this week?

A sharp dip in minimum temperatures is unlikely due to an approaching western disturbance, though temperatures are forecast to drop to 7-9°C by Friday before rising slightly.

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Delhi Rains Improve Air Quality, More Wet Weather Expected

2 Feb

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Summary

Light rain and strong winds swept Delhi, improving air quality.
Minimum temperature rose to 12.1°C, expected to dip by Friday.
Another western disturbance may bring light rain next weekend.

Delhi Rains Improve Air Quality, More Wet Weather Expected

A weak western disturbance brought patchy light rain and gusty winds to Delhi on Sunday, leading to a notable improvement in the capital's air quality. The 24-hour average AQI dropped from a 'very poor' 315 to a 'poor' 265.

Temperatures saw an increase, with the minimum rising to 12.1°C, four degrees above normal. This system, however, was weaker than previous ones, resulting only in brief morning showers.

Looking ahead, the weather is expected to remain mild through the week. Another western disturbance is forecast to affect northwest India between February 5 and 7, potentially bringing very light, scattered rain over the upcoming weekend.