Delhi and NCR Experience Weather Turnaround with Cleaner Skies

The meteorological conditions over Delhi and a total of 23 Indian states have undergone a swift reversal after the monsoon trough altered its course. In the past 24 hours, the city has been battered by strong winds and heavy rain, leading authorities to issue a yellow weather alert for the forthcoming period.

On August 26, Delhi recorded a peak temperature of 33°C and a minimum of 26°C. Weather outlooks predict predominantly cloudy skies interspersed with light rainfall or drizzle. On August 27, temperatures are projected to stay between 35°C and 26°C, with a similar probability of light rain. The 28th should bring clearer, partly cloudy conditions and a temperature swing from 36°C to 26°C. Partial cloudiness will linger on the 29th, while the 30th and 31st may witness another spell of gentle showers, with highs near 35°C and lows around 27°C.

Rainfall has substantially lowered the Air Quality Index across the region. Current AQI figures show 106 at Ashok Vihar, 67 at Aaya Nagar, 107 at Bawana, 78 at Burari Crossing, and an excellent 20 at the Cantonment area. Chandni Chowk posted a moderate 113. In surrounding Ghaziabad, monitoring points recorded AQI levels of 48 at Govindpuram, 73 at Indirapuram, 50 at Loni, 36 at Sanjay Nagar, 90 at Vasundhara and 95 at Ved Vihar‑Loni.

The active monsoon trough is also delivering heavy precipitation to neighboring states, where powerful gusts have caused branch breakage and raised concerns about localized water accumulation. Despite the unsettled weather, the relentless rain has alleviated the sweltering heat and offered a significant boost to air quality for Delhi, the NCR and the broader region.