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Delhi-NCR Gets Rain Relief, Air Quality Improves After Showers

Light rainfall in Delhi-NCR has provided marginal relief from pollution, following an earlier shower that significantly improved air quality. The India Meteorological Department forecasts a 5-6°C drop in minimum temperatures over the next few days alongside generally cloudy conditions. In response to improving air quality, authorities have revoked Stage III actions of the Graded Response Action Plan. The city's Air Quality Index was recorded at 242, which is classified as 'poor'.

Key Points: Delhi Rain Improves Air Quality, IMD Forecasts Temperature Drop

  • Rain provides pollution relief
  • Air Quality Index recorded at 242
  • IMD forecasts temperature drop
  • GRAP Stage III actions revoked
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Delhi: Rain lashes in several parts of National Capital

Light rain lashes Delhi-NCR, bringing relief from pollution. IMD forecasts a drop in temperatures and provides the air quality and weather outlook.

Delhi: Rain lashes in several parts of National Capital
"a 5-6°C drop in minimum temperatures would occur over the next three days - India Meteorological Department"

Delhi, January 27

Delhi-NCR received drizzle and light rainfall since Tuesday morning. The city has been witnessing rainfall for the past several hours. People were seen carryng umbrellas as the rain continued. The sudden change in the weather and the unexpected rain provided marginal relief for citizens from pollution.

Earlier on Friday Janaury 24, the air quality in the national capital showed significant imporvement after the city witnessed a rain shower. The city recorded the Air quality index at 242. After Friday's rain, the national capital and surrounding areas woke up to a thick layer of fog, with dense fog gripping parts of Delhi-NCR. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi-NCR previously had generally cloudy skies, moderate morning fog, and strong surface winds (10-20 kmph). It was expected that a 5-6°C drop in minimum temperatures would occur over the next three days, followed by a rise thereafter.

Consequently, minimum temperatures are likely to be normal (-1.5°C to 1.5°C) during the next 3 days (afterJanuary 24), above normal (1.6°C to 3.0°C) on 27 & 29. Temperature was expected to be appreciably below normal (-3.1°C to -5.0°C) on 23 and 24 January 2026. Partly cloudy skies on 25 & 26 January 2026, and generally cloudy skies on 23, 24, 27, and 29, with shallow to moderate fog likely during the morning hours for the next 06 days.

A day earlier, the Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked all Stage III actions across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect, on January 22, in view of the improvement in air quality and forecast trends.

As per AQI classification, a reading between 0 and 50 is 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor' and 401 to 500 'severe'.

Meanwhile, the Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked all Stage III actions across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect, on January 22, in view of the improvement in air quality and forecast trends.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The timing is perfect. Just when GRAP Stage III was revoked, nature steps in. But we need long-term solutions, not just relying on rain to clean our air.
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Aman W
Traffic was a nightmare in South Delhi today. Everyone was driving slow because of the fog and rain. Left home an hour early and still got late to office.
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Sarah B
Visiting from the US and the difference in air quality after the rain is remarkable. It's a shame it takes a weather event for the AQI to drop from 'poor' to 'moderate'.
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Vikram M
Good to see the IMD forecasts are accurate. The drop in temperature is noticeable. Time to bring out the rajais and heaters again!
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Kavya N
My plants on the balcony are loving this! And so is my toddler who finally got to play outside without me worrying about pollution. Small joys.

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