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Delhi Rains: Heavy downpour predicted, minimum temp notch below normal

Due to incessant rains in Delhi in the last 24 hours, many roads have been affected by waterlogging, uprooting of trees

Additionally, the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rainfall in the national capital for the next two-three days.

Delhi and Palam recorded 39 mm of rainfall till 5.30 am on Saturday, while Safdarjung received 15mm of rainfall, he said.

On Saturday, the minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 22.6 degrees Celsius, one notch below the normal, while the maximum temperature is expected to settle at 27 degrees Celsius.

According to the weather department, light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and in the adjoining areas of entire Delhi and NCR (Hindon Air Force Station, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, and Ballabhgarh).

With incessant rainfall in the last two days, waterlogging and traffic jams have been reported in several parts of the city. On Thursday, parts of Uttar Pradesh and the national capital region (NCR), including Gautam Buddh Nagar, witnessed heavy rainfall throughout and earlier in the week.

Delhi Traffic Police has also issued an advisory after overnight rainfall on Friday caused damage to the road and trees in the city. Due to continuous rainfall, many roads have been affected by waterlogging, uprooting of trees, and potholes.

Relative humidity at 8.30 am was recorded at 100 per cent, as per data shared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) was recorded in the 'good' (43) category around 9.15 am, Central Pollution Control Board data showed.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. 

(With inputs from PTI)

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