Delhi witnessed light rains on Wednesday evening, raising hopes among residents that the showers would help improve the city’s high pollution levels. Earlier in the day, the air quality in Delhi was nearing the severe category, as pollutants were trapped due to calm winds and cloudy conditions, as reported by monitoring agencies.
The regional weather office had predicted light rain in some areas of Delhi and its surrounding regions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist RK Jenamani, the clouds over Delhi will persist until tomorrow. He attributed the cloud formation to a western disturbance caused by intense circulation over central Pakistan.
The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 13.4 degrees Celsius, three notches above the seasonal average. The day began with a windy morning and a forecast for a cloudy sky with light rain. The relative humidity at 8:30 am was at 97 percent.
The light rain brings hope to the residents of Delhi, who are grappling with high pollution levels. They are optimistic that the showers will help cleanse the air and provide relief from the hazardous conditions.
