Light rainfall in several parts of Delhi, temperatures likely to drop

#WATCH | Delhi: Rain lashes several parts of the national capital.

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Drop in temperatures after rainfall

According to the IMD, the temperature in Delhi was recorded at 22.2 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am.

The rainfall was accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40 to 50 kmph in several areas, including Safdarjung, Palam and Narela.

The showers brought relief to residents after temperatures crossed 30 degrees Celsius in multiple areas across Delhi on Saturday. According to IMD data, Ridge recorded the highest temperature at 33.8°C on Saturday, followed by Lodi Road at 33°C and Ayanagar at 32.8°C.

Safdarjung and Palam recorded slightly lower maximum temperatures of 32.6°C and 31.5°C, respectively, a day earlier.

Weather stations today, meanwhile, reported a noticeable drop in temperatures following the rainfall, with Palam recording the biggest fall of 3.6°C.

Cloudy weather conditions to persist

Meteorologists said cloudy skies may persist over the next few days, with the possibility of light rain or thundershowers in some parts of Delhi and nearby areas as the weather system remains active.

Temperatures may rise again early next week. According to forecasts, the mercury is likely to climb to around 31°C to 33°C on Monday as the impact of the current weather system gradually weakens.

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 195 at 8 am on Sunday, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).