Delhi residents enjoyed a refreshing start to the day this Tuesday as heavy rain swept across the capital and its surrounding hubs, including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram. The sudden downpour brought a welcome dip in temperature, providing a brief respite from the usual early April heat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the wet weather is likely to persist, issuing an alert for continued thunderstorms and light showers throughout the day. In an early morning bulletin released at 6:00 am, forecasters warned of moderate rainfall coupled with lightning and gusty winds reaching up to 40 km/h. Areas ranging from the historic India Gate and Akshardham to residential pockets like Hauz Khas, Vasant Kunj, and Lajpat Nagar were all expected to be caught in the sweep of the storm.
This unsettled weather is being driven by shifting wind patterns and a western disturbance, which is predicted to keep the skies overcast with intermittent spells of rain across the National Capital Region (NCR). A yellow alert remains in place for both Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures are set to drop further tomorrow, with the mercury likely to hover around a maximum of 31°C and a minimum of 20°C, before the heat begins to climb again from April 10.
On the environmental front, the rain has helped maintain Delhi’s air quality in the "moderate" category, with an AQI reading of 134.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), these levels are expected to hold steady until at least 9 April. For context, the CPCB defines an AQI between 101 and 200 as moderate, a significant step up from the "poor" or "severe" categories that often plague the region during drier months.
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