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Delhi Air Quality Improves After Friday Rains
24 Jan
Summary
- Delhi experienced light rain and thunderstorms on Friday.
- Air quality in Delhi remained in the 'poor' category.
- A drop in minimum temperatures is expected over the next three days.
Delhi and surrounding areas experienced light rain and thunderstorms on Friday, January 23, 2026. This weather event brought a temporary improvement in air quality and visibility across the national capital.
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi was recorded at 297 at 7 am on Friday, placing it in the 'poor' category. While this marked a marginal improvement from the previous day's AQI of 312 (which was in the 'very poor' category), many areas still suffered from poor air quality.
Looking ahead, a fall in minimum temperatures of 5-6°C is anticipated over the next three days, January 24-26, 2026. The weather is expected to be partly cloudy on January 25-26, and generally cloudy on January 23, 24, 27, and 29, with shallow to moderate fog possible in the mornings for the next six days.
