Delhi-NCR feels winter chill after overnight rain, AQI improves to 'moderate'
Heavy overnight rainfall in Delhi-NCR has brought a significant drop in temperature and improved the city's air quality index to the 'moderate' category. The India Meteorological Department expects the wet spell to continue briefly before clearing up in early November.
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Pollution levels in Delhi are a major public health concern, and weather-driven improvements provide temporary relief to millions of residents.
NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR experienced a shift in its weather after overnight incessant rain lashed the city, bringing an unmistakable nip to the air and signalling the early onset of winter.Visuals from key locations, including Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station and the Jamia Millia Islamia area, showed rain-soaked roads and steady showers as dark clouds covered the city late on Thursday night.The rainfall also brought some relief from pollution. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI), which remained above 200 in the 'poor' category on Wednesday and Thursday, improved to 133 in the 'moderate' category at 4am on Friday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Delhi and adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) districts on October 29, forecasting rain and thunderstorms over the next 24 to 48 hours.Weather conditions are expected to improve thereafter, with clear skies likely in early November.According to the Regional…
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