Delhi Weather Update: Mild Rain, Favorable AQI State

Delhi experienced a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius on Monday after morning showers. The India Meteorological Department noted slight rainfall. This year's rainfall is 56% above normal. The humidity ranged between 88% and 72%. The next two days will see more rain. Delhi's AQI is satisfactory at 86.

The national capital saw a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius on Monday, slightly below normal, following a morning shower, according to the weather department.

The India Meteorological Department recorded a trace amount of rainfall—between 0.01 to 0.04 mm in a day.

Delhi has accumulated 837.4 mm of rainfall this year, exceeding normal levels by 56 per cent.

Humidity fluctuated between 88 per cent and 72 per cent during the day, the IMD noted.

The IMD has issued a 'yellow' alert for the next two days, predicting cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and thundershowers in Delhi.

A yellow alert indicates that bad weather conditions are expected to cause disruptions, according to the IMD's color code.

The maximum and minimum temperatures on Tuesday are likely to be around 34 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively, according to the IMD.

On Monday, the 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category with a reading of 86, as per the Central Pollution Control Board.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory,' 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

(With inputs from agencies.)