What was Delhi's rainfall total for January?

Delhi recorded 25.3 mm of rainfall in January, making it the wettest January in four years.

How did the recent rain affect Delhi's temperature?

The rain and cloud cover brought down Delhi's maximum temperature to 16.9 degrees Celsius, which is five notches below normal.

What is Delhi's current air quality status?

Delhi's air quality worsened to a 'very poor' level, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 336 on Tuesday.

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Delhi's Wettest January in 4 Years Brings Relief and Air Quality Woes

28 Jan

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Summary

January rainfall in Delhi reached 25.3 mm, the highest in four years.
Maximum temperature dropped to 16.9°C, five degrees below normal.
Air quality worsened to 'very poor' with AQI reaching 336.

Delhi's Wettest January in 4 Years Brings Relief and Air Quality Woes

The capital city, New Delhi, has recorded its wettest January in four years, accumulating 25.3 mm of rainfall as of Tuesday. This figure represents a substantial 32.4% excess rainfall for the month. The city's base station, Safdarjung, received 4.2 mm of rain on Tuesday, while Palam and Ridge recorded significantly higher amounts. This weather pattern was influenced by a western disturbance, which also brought thunderstorms and hailstorms to parts of Noida.

The rain and persistent cloud cover led to a notable drop in the maximum temperature, which fell to 16.9 degrees Celsius, five degrees below the seasonal average. While the minimum temperature saw a slight rise, forecasts suggest it could dip significantly by Saturday before rising again next week. Another western disturbance is expected to affect the region starting January 31, potentially bringing light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds on February 1.