Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:55am on 28 Dec 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
Delhi-NCR experienced its coldest December day in years as incessant rain brought temperatures down to 13°C. The region recorded 42.8 mm rainfall, the highest in December in 27 years. The IMD issued a yellow alert, predicting more rain and thunderstorms over the weekend. Traffic disruptions and waterlogging were reported, with a road cave-in at RK Puram causing vehicle damage. Air quality improved slightly, with an AQI of 179 in the ‘moderate’ category, though Anand Vihar's AQI hit 236 ('poor'). The rain, caused by a western disturbance, will likely maintain low temperatures, with a high of 16°C and a low of 12°C forecasted.
