Residents in Delhi experienced light rain after the city recorded its highest temperature of the year at 30.9 degrees Celsius. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 228, categorized as ‘poor’. On Tuesday, the AQI was 259, also falling in the ‘poor’ category as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Several areas in Delhi reported high AQI levels on Wednesday. Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Burari Crossing, Chandni Chowk, and DTU recorded AQI levels ranging from 264 to 309. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted light rainfall with gusty winds and temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius for the day.
Delhi has been experiencing unusual warmth for mid-February, with temperatures well above average. The IMD issued a yellow alert for the city, predicting cloudy skies and the possibility of light rain with thunderstorms and lightning in isolated places. The weather system affecting Delhi is expected to extend to neighboring regions.
In Noida, cloudy skies with light rain were predicted, while Gurugram expected partly cloudy skies with possible rain or thundershowers. Light rainfall was also forecasted for parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The coming days are expected to have mainly clear skies in these regions.
