Overview
- The India Meteorological Department has warned of rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching about 50 km/h across Delhi-NCR over the weekend.
- Daytime temperatures have fallen, with Safdarjung’s maximum dropping from 36.1°C to about 33.6°C while overnight minimums remain elevated around 24–25°C.
- Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality moved from roughly 176 on Friday to the moderate range, with CPCB reporting 122 and the Sameer App recording about 116.
- The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has increased surprise inspections at construction sites and issued show-cause notices, and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has warned that violators will face action.
- Meteorologists say western disturbances typically give short-lived relief by dispersing surface pollutants, but sustained high night temperatures can limit cooling and keep heat stress and pollution risks for residents.