Delhi Records Year's First Rain, Wettest January Day in Two Years; Temperatures Dip
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News18•23-01-2026, 20:30
Delhi Records Year's First Rain, Wettest January Day in Two Years; Temperatures Dip
- •Delhi experienced its first rain of the year, marking the wettest January day in two years with 20.4 mm recorded on January 30, 2023.
- •Widespread light to moderate rain occurred across Delhi NCR, with Ridge receiving the highest at 17.4 mm, followed by Palam (14.0 mm), Lodi Road (13.4 mm), Safdarjung (13.2 mm), and Ayanagar (11.5 mm).
- •The showers led to a sharp drop in temperatures; Safdarjung's maximum fell to 16.0 degrees Celsius, 4.3 degrees below normal, after Thursday's warmest January day in seven years.
- •Minimum temperatures remained high at 13.7 degrees Celsius, the highest in four years, due to cloud cover and rain, but are expected to dip further on Saturday.
- •The rainfall provided temporary relief from pollution, bringing Delhi's AQI down to 282 (poor category), though it is expected to remain poor until January 26.
Why It Matters: Delhi received its first rain of the year, leading to cooler temperatures and temporary relief from pollution.
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