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Light rain likely as Delhi sees warm, humid Sunday
This news is about the weather in Delhi on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
The morning temperature was 27.8 degrees Celsius, which is quite warm.
The weather office says light rain might fall, and the day could get as hot as 34 degrees Celsius.
The air had a lot of water in it, with 73 percent humidity, so it likely felt sticky.
The air quality was okay to breathe, with a reading of 85, which is called 'satisfactory'.
Experts use a special scale to rate air quality from 'good' to 'severe'.
On this day, the air was not the cleanest, but it was safe.
The weather and air quality information was shared by government agencies.
So Delhi had a warm, humid day with a chance of light rain.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 27.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
The India Meteorological Department predicted light rain, with a maximum temperature expected to touch 34 degrees Celsius.
Relative humidity was recorded at 73 per cent at 8.30 am.
Air quality was 'satisfactory' with an AQI reading of 85 at 9 am, according to the Sameer App.
The CPCB scale classifies AQI 51-100 as 'satisfactory' and 401-500 as 'severe'.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi; reporting by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) via the Sameer App.
- What
- Delhi is expected to see light rain with a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius and satisfactory air quality.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- When
- Sunday, August 16, 2026 (published August 16, 2026).
- Why
- Weather and air quality conditions were reported based on IMD forecasts, humidity readings, and CPCB Air Quality Index data.
Key facts
- Minimum Temperature
- 27.8 degrees Celsius
- Expected Maximum Temperature
- 34 degrees Celsius
- Weather Forecast
- Light rain likely
- Relative Humidity
- 73% at 8:30 am
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 85 ('satisfactory') at 9 am
- Forecast Agency
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Air Quality Monitor
- Sameer App / CPCB




