Delhi Weather Today

According to the India Meteorological Department, more showers and thunderstorms are expected to lash the capital city on Wednesday. It has also issued a yellow alert today, predicting rainfall in isolated areas in the evening.

“A fresh western disturbance has been influencing the region in the past few days, leading to a cyclonic circulation over adjoining areas. Light rain might occur in parts of the city tonight and there is less possibility of heatwave at least for the next one week,” Timesnow quoted vice president of Skymet Mahesh Palawat as saying.

Delhi AQI Today

The sudden showers have significantly improved the air quality of the capital city, flushing out pollutants from the air. The national capital recorded its cleanest May Day on Tuesday in three years, with the air quality recorded 86, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

“Delhi records its lowest daily average AQI of the current year today, with average AQI clocking 86 at 4.00 pm,” CAQM’s X post read.

According to official standards, an AQI of 51 100 is considered satisfactory and generally safe for most people.

Delhi Rainfall

According to weather data, Palam received 9.8 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, while Ayanagar reported 1.4 mm rain. However, Lodi Road and Ridge did not receive showers during that period.