Delhi-NCR Records Highest Rainfall Since 2021, AQI Drops to Year's Best
Incessant rains bring waterlogging and traffic chaos, while air quality improves significantly.
- Delhi-NCR has experienced continuous rainfall, surpassing both annual and seasonal averages with over 1,000mm of rain.
- The heavy rains have led to severe waterlogging and traffic snarls across the region, including major congestion points in Gurugram.
- The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi dropped to 52, the lowest this year, offering residents a rare breath of clean air.
- Despite the downpours, only one flight was diverted at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, with overall operations remaining largely unaffected.
- The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Saturday, predicting more rain and advising caution on the roads.
Hindustan Times 
