New Delhi: The Delhi-National Capital (NCR) Region is expected to witness light rain on Wednesday evening and over the next two days, according to the India Metrological Department (IMD). Speaking to news agency ANI, IMD scientist Dr Naresh said that the winds from the Bay of Bengal may result in light rainfall activity in the region. The capital city is likely to experience cloudy sky with light rain and thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds (25-35 KMPH).
"Winds from the Bay of Bengal are coming towards Delhi-NCR, this may result in light rain in the evening. Light rainfall may also occur tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. The rainfall activity will end after that," he told ANI.
On the rising humidity in Delhi over the last few days, Naresh said, "We expect that the weather will be pleasant after that… In the coming 1 or 2 days, Himachal Pradesh may experience light to moderate rainfall. Uttarakhand may receive isolated heavy rainfall…"
Delhi AQI
After a period of three months and 19 days, residents of Delhi faced a significant decline in air quality on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 235, falling into the poor category.
According to the official data, this marks the first time since June 5, 2024, when the AQI reached 248, that the capital has experienced poor air quality.
The primary contributor to the city's air pollution is currently the transport sector, according to the Decision Support System for Air Quality Management in Delhi.
On Tuesday, the AQI had been recorded in the "moderate" category, with a reading of 197 until 4 PM, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
On the same day, Environment Minister Gopal Rai unveiled the Winter Action Plan, which includes 21 focused initiatives aimed at combating air pollution in the national capital.
With Inputs from Agencies