The rain and gusty winds also improved Delhi’s air quality, with pollution levels falling after the showers. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an Air Quality Index (AQI) between 51 and 100 is considered satisfactory, while readings between 101 and 200 fall under the moderate category.
Although humidity continues to remain high, weather experts believe the arrival of the monsoon has significantly lowered the chances of another severe heatwave in the capital.
Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Skymet Weather, said the seasonal low-pressure system currently stretches from Punjab to the northern Bay of Bengal. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon has advanced across large parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and additional regions of Madhya Pradesh, supporting further rainfall activity over North India.