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Delhi Gets Heavy Rain as IMD Issues Orange Alert
Several parts of Delhi received heavy rain from Thursday morning, easing humid conditions across the capital. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert, forecasting moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms through…
The Story in Brief
Several parts of Delhi received heavy rain from Thursday morning, easing humid conditions across the capital. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert, forecasting moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms through the day and advising residents to go out only when necessary.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.6°C, 1.3°C below the seasonal average. The maximum is expected to remain near 32°C. Rain also improved air quality, with the Central Pollution Control Board recording an AQI of 84 at 9 am, placing it in the satisfactory category.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that one rainy morning has solved Delhi’s heat and pollution problems would be premature. Rain can bring short-term comfort and wash pollutants from the air, but waterlogging, traffic disruption and later humidity may still follow. The useful measure is not the pleasant weather alone, but whether the AQI stays below 100 and temperatures remain moderate after the rain stops.
Source: bazaar.businesstoday.in
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