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Monsoon Showers Deliver Cleanest July Air in Delhi in a Decade

IMD forecasts light to moderate showers with thunderstorms through July 30 to sustain the capital’s air quality improvement

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Along with Delhi, areas in the national capital region (NCR) are also likely to witness light to moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very light to light rain on Sunday along with a further dip of several degrees in both maximum and minimum temperatures by Monday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Mahesh Palawat, vice-president of private weather forecasting agency Skymet, wrote, Delhi, get ready to be drenched in monsoon showers on July 28 and 29.

Overview

  • Delhi’s AQI has remained in the “satisfactory” range on July 28, marking its cleanest July in a decade, according to CPCB readings.
  • The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain and isolated thunderstorms through July 30, with daytime highs of 33–35°C and lows of 26–28°C.
  • Heavy downpours on the night of July 28 triggered waterlogging in areas such as Vasant Vihar, causing traffic slowdowns and commuter disruptions.
  • Ongoing monsoon showers and gusty winds are washing away particulate matter and dispersing residual pollutants, sustaining the recent air quality gains.
  • Record rains in May and above-average June rainfall primed Delhi for a strong monsoon season that is now offering relief ahead of the usual post-monsoon pollution spike.