Overview

• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded light rainfall in Delhi on May 10, with areas like Safdarjung receiving 12.8 mm and Lodhi Road 17.5 mm of rain.
• Temperatures dipped slightly below seasonal averages, with a minimum of 25.8 °C and a maximum of 35 °C recorded on Saturday.
• Air quality remained in the 'moderate' category, with an AQI of 170 reported in Delhi and similar readings across NCR cities like Noida and Gurugram.
• The IMD forecasts no further rain after May 11, with cloudiness persisting briefly before temperatures rise to 39–41 °C by mid-week.
• Dry westerly winds are expected to return, likely worsening air quality and marking a shift back to typical pre-monsoon heat and pollution.