Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Rain, cloudy skies continue in Delhi; air quality remains satisfactory
On Sunday, Delhi got a little rain that made the air feel fresher.
The heaviest rain fell in a place called Ayanagar, where it rained 6.8 millimeters.
Because of the rain, the air quality number was 78, which is a good, or "satisfactory," level.
The weather office says more light rain will keep coming for the next few days, and the temperatures will stay around 31 to 33 degrees Celsius.
The air will stay clean, and the city will keep feeling a bit cooler.
Light rain fell across Delhi on Sunday, easing humidity.
Ayanagar recorded the highest rainfall at 6.8 mm during the day.
Air quality index dropped to 78, staying in the satisfactory range.
India Meteorological Department forecasts continued cloudy skies with light showers for the next few days.
Temperatures expected to stay between 31 °C and 33 °C, with lows around 22 °C to 25 °C.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department
- What
- Light rain and air quality update in Delhi
- When
- Sunday, with forecast for Monday and the next few days
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Monsoon showers help keep air cleaner
- Date
- Sunday
- Highest rainfall (Ayanagar)
- 6.8 mm
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 78
- Forecasted temperature range
- 31 °C to 33 °C
- Forecasted rainfall
- Light showers
- Air quality category
- Satisfactory