Delhi may see more rain after tuesday; Check temperature forecast before stepping out

Delhi experienced heavy rain causing a temperature drop, waterlogging, traffic congestion, and flight diversions. Visibility reduced at Palam Airport. Air quality improved to satisfactory levels. Similar weather expected in coming days, urging residents to stay cautious.

New Delhi: The capital, Delhi, witnessed a sudden change in weather due to heavy rain on Tuesday, October 7th. The rains caused a drop in temperatures and disrupted traffic in many areas. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy skies and light rain for the next day, Wednesday, October 8th.

Drop in Temperatures Recorded

The weather in Delhi became cool and pleasant after the rains.

Maximum temperature: 29.8 degrees Celsius, which was 4.4 degrees below normal.

Minimum temperature: 21 degrees Celsius, which was 1.3 degrees below normal.

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According to the IMD, the maximum temperature on Wednesday is expected to be 31 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature is 20 degrees Celsius.

Where did it rain in Delhi?

According to Meteorological Department data:

Palam: 41.6 mm of rain

Ridge: 37 mm of rain

Safdarjung (main weather station): 5.8 mm of rain

These data show that some areas received heavy rainfall while others received light rainfall.

Air services also affected

Air services were also affected due to reduced visibility caused by heavy rain. A total of 15 flights were diverted: 8 to Jaipur, 5 to Lucknow, 2 to Chandigarh. Visibility at Palam Airport was 6000 meters at 1:30 pm, which dropped to 1200 meters at 5 pm.

Waterlogging and traffic jams on roads

The rain caused heavy waterlogging on many roads in Delhi, leading to traffic jams.

Affected areas include: Arya Samaj Road in Patparganj, Shadipur Metro Station, Old Rohtak Road, Bada Tooti Chowk in Sadar Bazaar, Roshnaara Road, Azad Market Chowk.

Roads leading to the airport, especially from Connaught Place to Dhaula Kuan, were also heavily congested.

Outrage on Social Media

Delhi residents shared photos and videos of traffic on 'X' (formerly Twitter). One user complained of a jam on the Dwarka Expressway. Another reported heavy waterlogging near Retreat Apartments in Patparganj.

People demanded immediate action and improved drainage from the traffic police and municipal bodies.

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Air Quality Remains Satisfactory

Pollution decreased due to the rain. According to the CPCB, Delhi's AQI at 4 pm was 73, which falls in the "satisfactory" category.

While Tuesday's rain in Delhi brought relief from the heat, it also negatively impacted traffic, air services, and daily life. The Meteorological Department predicts similar conditions for the next few days, so people should remain vigilant and prepared.