Delhi's air quality index (AQI) slightly improved on Thursday...
Delhi witnessed rain amid the ongoing cold wave conditions, further affecting the temperature of the national capital.
On Friday the temperature in Delhi stood at 13 degrees Celsius around 7:20 am. The IMD forecasts heavy rain and strong winds for December 27 and 28.
Several parts of the city, including Moti Lal Nehru Marg and India Gate, showed showers hitting the ground in the slightly foggy atmosphere, visuals showed.
The minimum temperature in Delhi on Friday is likely to settle at 12 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature for the day is expected to be around 20 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, security and movement in the national capital has heightened in view of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh's demise. Heavy deployment is in place on the Moti Lal Nehru Marg, where Singh's residence is located.
Delhi is expected to receive thunderstorms with rain on December 27, according to the India Meteorological Department's forecast
The IMD said the national capital on Thursday witnessed light rain or drizzle, with a minimum temperature of 8.2 degrees Celsius.
The MeT department had earlier said that weather conditions might intensify on Friday, when the national capital is likely to experience "moderate rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of speed 30-40 kmph".
Areas like Safdarjung received a rainfall of 007.3 mm, while Palam saw 006.6 mm rai the early morning hourly rainfall data from the IMD showed.
Lodhi Road and the Ridge area received a rainfall of 006.8 mm and 001.8 mm respectively.
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) slightly improved on Thursday, recording an AQI of 340 (very poor). The air quality was forecast to improve further on Friday.
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