Parts of the national capital witnessed rainfall on Saturday, providing much-needed relief from the persistent pollution levels in the city.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi’s maximum temperature settled at 25.2 degrees Celsius, marking a drop of two notches below the season’s average. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature recorded was 18.2 degrees Celsius, which was five notches above the season’s average.
The rainfall led to an improvement in the city’s air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling into the “moderate” category. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an AQI reading of 114 at 6 pm. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered “good”, while 51 to 100 is “satisfactory”, 101 to 200 is “moderate”, 201 to 300 is “poor”, 301 to 400 is “very poor”, and 401 to 500 is “severe”.
The weather department forecasts a generally cloudy sky with light rain for Sunday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle around 26 and 15 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The rainfall comes as a welcome relief for Delhi residents grappling with hazardous air quality levels, offering a brief respite from the ongoing pollution crisis.
Sources By Agencies