Incessant rainfall in Delhi has significantly improved air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 179, categorized as ‘moderate,’ according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Rainfall and gusty winds have also caused disruptions, including uprooted trees and road damage, as per IMD reports.

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• Delhi’s AQI improved to 179 (‘moderate’) from ‘severe’ earlier this week.
• AQI categories: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (satisfactory), 101-200 (moderate), 201-300 (poor), 301-400 (very poor), 401+ (severe).
• Continuous rain and gusty winds helped disperse pollutants.
• Temperature at 13.8°C in the morning; minimum may dip to 12°C, max 20.98°C.
• Relative humidity at 74%, with winds reaching 74 km/h.
• Heavy rain caused tree falls and road caving; Sector-9, RK Puram severely impacted.
• Affected areas: Palam, Safdarjung, Lodi Road, IGI Airport, Mehrauli, Gurugram, Noida, and Manesar.
• IMD forecasts continued rain with thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
• Rainfall created a pleasant atmosphere but disrupted transportation in parts of the city.
• Residents seen warming around bonfires as mercury dipped further.