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Delhi Drenched, Smoggy Skies Persist
1 Feb
Summary
- Light rain fell across Delhi and NCR overnight.
- Temperatures expected to drop, with highs of 17-19°C.
- Air quality remains in the 'very poor' category.
Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) received light rain during the night of Saturday and Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates a decrease in the maximum temperature for Sunday, with forecasts suggesting it will range between 17-19 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 10-12 degrees Celsius.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting isolated thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph. Neighboring Haryana and Chandigarh may experience similar conditions, with Karnal already reporting early morning hailstorms. This active weather phase is expected to bring thunderstorms and hail to several states.
Despite the rain, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 321. The city was ranked the second most polluted in the country. Nearby areas like Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, and Gurugram also reported poor to very poor AQI levels.
The IMD also noted that rainfall across northwest India in February is expected to be below the Long Period Average (LPA). Both minimum and maximum temperatures for the month are predicted to stay above normal, indicating an earlier retreat of winter conditions. Cold wave days are also projected to be below normal.
