Minimum temperature of 26.9 degrees Celsius brings cheer to Delhiites with sprightly showers.

Rain brings relief from the heat in Delhi

Rain lashed parts of the national capital Delhi on Saturday, providing much-needed respite from the scorching heat. The minimum temperature settled at 26.9 degrees Celsius, which is two notches above the season’s average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Waterlogging and traffic congestion reported

Along with the rain, waterlogging and traffic congestion were also reported in several parts of the city. The heavy downpour caused inconvenience to commuters and led to chaotic traffic situations in various areas.

Weather forecast for the next 24 hours

The IMD has predicted generally cloudy skies with light rain for Sunday. The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will be around 25 degrees Celsius.

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI)

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 87 around 5 pm, which falls under the ‘good’ category. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, indicating minimal air pollution levels.

Commuters face traffic woes

Several commuters took to social media to express their frustration with the traffic situation in the national capital. One commuter compared Delhi’s traffic to that of Bangalore, stating that both cities presented tough competition in terms of congestion. Others reported heavy traffic from Surya Nagar to Anand Vihar and Madipur to New Multan Nagar, describing the situation as complete chaos.

Weather alert for NCR

The IMD has issued a weather alert for parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), stating that there will be light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with a speed of 30-40 Km/h over the next two hours. Areas affected include Loni Dehat, Bahadurgarh, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, and Ballabhgarh.