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Delhi Drenched: Rains Slash Temperatures, Boost Air Quality
15 Oct
Summary
- Rainfall in Delhi caused temperatures to drop by 4-6 degrees Celsius.
- The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the city.
- Air quality improved, with the AQI dropping to 149 from 181.
Delhi experienced a significant shift in weather on Thursday as rainfall led to a substantial drop in daytime temperatures, decreasing by four to six degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the capital, forecasting moderate to heavy showers, accompanied by lightning and squally winds.
This downpour had a positive impact on Delhi's air quality, improving the Air Quality Index (AQI) from 181 to 149. Maximum temperatures settled between 27 and 28 degrees Celsius across key weather stations, with Safdarjung recording 15.9 mm of rain and Ridge logging the highest at 25.2 mm.
Officials attributed this weather phenomenon to multiple systems, including a persistent Western Disturbance and an upper-air cyclonic circulation. Strong surface winds gusted between 50 to 60 kmph. The IMD anticipates continued light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds through Friday morning before conditions clear up for the weekend, with temperatures expected to rise.
