Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to rainfall on Tuesday morning, bringing much-needed relief from rising temperatures, as the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert forecasting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds over April 7 and 8. The sudden weather change marked a shift from the otherwise warm conditions experienced in recent days, with cloudy skies covering large parts of the region early in the day.

According to the weather office, one or two spells of rain or thunderstorms are likely during this period, accompanied by gusty winds and increased cloud cover. The IMD further indicated that partly cloudy conditions may persist on April 9, after which the weather is expected to gradually clear between April 10 and 11. As skies clear, temperatures are forecast to rise again, with maximum temperatures likely to touch between 33 and 34 degrees Celsius.

Meteorologists have attributed the current weather activity to an active western disturbance affecting northwest India. This system is expected to bring stronger winds and a noticeable dip in temperatures across Delhi-NCR and adjoining regions. The minimum temperature is likely to fall by around 2 to 3 degrees Celsius, leading to relatively cooler mornings and evenings compared to the preceding days.

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On Monday, weather conditions in the national capital remained stable, with the minimum temperature recorded at 21 degrees Celsius and the maximum reaching 33 degrees Celsius. For Tuesday, the IMD has projected the minimum temperature to hover around 20 degrees Celsius and the maximum to settle near 31 degrees Celsius. A further dip is expected on April 8, when the minimum temperature could fall to 18 degrees Celsius while the maximum remains steady at around 31 degrees Celsius.

Alongside the weather changes, Delhi’s air quality remained in the “moderate” category on Tuesday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 134. Forecasts suggest that air quality is likely to remain in the moderate range until April 9, aided in part by the rainfall and improved atmospheric conditions that help disperse pollutants.

Data from monitoring stations across the city indicated varying AQI levels on Monday, with Anand Vihar recording 212, Ashok Vihar 118, Bawana 143, Chandni Chowk 110, and RK Puram/CRRI Mathura Road 134. Nearby regions in Ghaziabad also reported moderate air quality levels, with Indirapuram at 149, Sanjay Nagar at 167, and Vasundhara at 158, reflecting a consistent trend across the wider NCR region.

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