
Late-night rain and thunderstorms lower temperatures in Delhi-NCR
What Happened?
Delhi-NCR experienced rain and thunderstorms late Saturday night, resulting in cooler temperatures and hopes for improved air quality. Hail was reported in parts of Delhi and Noida.
Key points
- Rain and thunderstorms swept across Delhi-NCR late Saturday night.
- Hail was reported in parts of Delhi and Noida.
- The rain brought cooler winds after a period of warmer weather.
- Delhi's Air Quality Index improved from 230 to 191 following the rain.
- The India Meteorological Department issued alerts for thunderstorms and rainfall across multiple states.
Key insights
- The sudden weather change may lead to further rain in the coming days.
- Improved air quality could benefit residents' health in the region.
- The ongoing weather alerts indicate a broader pattern of unsettled weather across northern India.
Why it matters
The rain could improve air quality in Delhi, which has been poor in recent days.
Source
India Today
