Delhi Rain Today: Morning Showers Lash Capital Amid Cold Wave; AQI Stays ‘Very Poor

Delhi Rain Today: Delhi woke up to early morning showers on Friday, December 27, as the national capital continues to battle cold wave conditions. The minimum temperature in Delhi on Friday is expected to be 12 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature for the day is anticipated to be around 20 degrees Celsius.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a temperature of 12°C at around 7:20 am.

The weather department has predicted heavy rainfall and strong winds for both Friday and Saturday.

Images from various parts of the city, such as Moti Lal Nehru Marg and India Gate, showed rain falling in the slightly foggy atmosphere.

Meanwhile, security and movement in the national capital have intensified due to the passing of former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. There is heavy deployment on Moti Lal Nehru Marg, where Singh's residence is located.

According to the India Meteorological Department's forecast, Delhi is expected to receive thunderstorms with rain on Friday, December 27.

The IMD said the national capital witnessed light rain or drizzle on Thursday, with a minimum temperature of 8.2 degrees Celsius.

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The MeT department had earlier said that weather conditions might intensify on Friday, when the national capital will likely experience "moderate rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of speed 30-40 kmph".

The early morning hourly rainfall data from the IMD showed that areas like Safdarjung received a rainfall of 007.3 mm, while Palam saw 006.6 mm of rain.

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) slightly improved on Thursday, recording an AQI of 340 (very poor). The air quality was forecast to improve further on Friday.

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An AQI between 0 and 50 are classified as “good”, 51 and 100 “satisfactory”, 101 and 200 as “moderate”, 201 and 300 as “poor”, between 301 and 400 as “very poor”, and over 400 “severe".

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality of the national capital on Friday overall remains 'very poor'.

Pusa recorded an AQI of 353, while North Campus of 342, Mundka is at a severe level of 413, Wazirpur at 392, IGI Airport (T3) at 340, Dwarka Sector-8 at 412, RK Puram at 410, Lodhi Road at 345, Burari Crossing at 355, and JNU Stadium at 371.

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