Early Monsoon Showers Drench Delhi, a Welcome Relief
Light rain fell across Delhi, bringing relief from dry weather conditions. The early pre-monsoon showers were due to a western disturbance, with varying rainfall across different areas. Temperatures remained slightly above average, with the Air Quality Index in the moderate category. More rain is predicted for the next day.
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New Delhi experienced welcome relief from prolonged dry spells with light rain early Sunday morning, as per the India Meteorological Department.
The precipitation, resulting from a western disturbance, varied across the city, with Pitampura recording the highest at 3.5 mm. Weather forecasts predict continued rain for Monday, marking an earlier-than-usual pre-monsoon season.
The mercury touched 30.1 degrees Celsius, slightly above average, while air quality monitored at 4 PM settled at 'moderate.' Meteorologists note the western disturbance also brought cyclonic activity affecting neighboring regions.
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