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Delhi Anticipates Light Rain and Thunderstorms, Temperature Drops
Delhi may see light rain again as dip in temperature brings respite from heat | Check IMD forecast
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Delhi is expected to experience light rain and thunderstorms on Sunday, following a recent drop in temperatures due to earlier rainfall. The India Meteorological Department forecasts wind speeds of up to 60 km/h. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 24.6 degrees Celsius, two degrees below normal, improving air quality in the region.
- 01Delhi residents may see light rain and thunderstorms on Sunday, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- 02The minimum temperature dropped to 24.6 degrees Celsius, with a maximum of 37.2 degrees Celsius recorded.
- 03Rainfall in the city on Saturday varied, with Safdarjung recording 0.9 mm and Mayur Vihar seeing 4 mm.
- 04Air quality improved to satisfactory levels, with an AQI of 85 on Saturday, marking the lowest for May since 2023.
- 05May 2026 is noted as Delhi's cleanest May in five years based on pollution levels.
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Delhi is set to experience another round of light rain and thunderstorms on Sunday, following a recent drop in temperatures brought about by previous rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain expected across the national capital and parts of the National Capital Region, including Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida, and Ghaziabad. Wind speeds could reach between 50 to 60 kilometres per hour in the evening. On Saturday, the minimum temperature in Delhi fell to 24.6 degrees Celsius, which is two degrees below normal. The maximum temperature reached 37.2 degrees Celsius, slightly above Friday's readings. Rainfall recorded on Saturday included 0.9 mm at Safdarjung and 4 mm at Mayur Vihar. Additionally, air quality has improved, with an AQI of 85 reported, marking the cleanest May in five years.
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Residents may experience cooler temperatures and improved air quality due to the expected rain.
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