Despite the rain, Delhi’s air quality stayed in the “poor” category. The average AQI stood at 225 at 9 am on Wednesday, compared to 249 on Tuesday evening. Authorities continue to monitor pollution levels as residents hope for further improvement.

The maximum temperature had crossed 30°C for two consecutive days earlier this week. On Tuesday, it reached 30.9°C, which was about seven degrees above normal for February. Weather experts now expect the temperature to drop to around 26°C on Wednesday. However, forecasts suggest a gradual rise again, with temperatures likely to touch 30°C by Sunday.

Light rainfall in Delhi may offer temporary comfort, but long-term air quality improvement still depends on sustained weather changes and pollution control efforts.

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According to the IMD, the next 48 hours may bring a stronger cold wave to Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Chambal and Ujjain divisions. In the last 24 hours, minimum temperatures in Gwalior and Chambal dropped by nearly 3.6°C. The lowest temperature was recorded in Kalyanpur (Shahdol) at 7.4°C, followed by 7.9°C in Girwar (Shajapur) and 8.5°C in Morena.

IMD scientist Divya Surendran said the dip is caused by a western disturbance and multiple cyclonic circulations over northern Punjab and northwest Uttar Pradesh. Another disturbance as a trough is also active. All divisions of Madhya Pradesh are likely to witness further cooling over the next three days.

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The western disturbance over north Pakistan and a cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan are driving these changes. These systems influence wind flow over northwest India. As a result, Delhi-NCR will feel an early winter chill. The IMD also expects the city to stay below normal to appreciably below normal by 2–5 degrees Celsius during this period.

On Friday, Safdarjung recorded a minimum of 8.1°C, which was 2.2°C below normal. Several parts of the city reported similar trends. Minimum temperatures across Delhi stayed between 8°C and 10°C, while maximum temperatures settled between 23°C and 26°C. These values fall within the normal range but show a clear downward slide.

Meteorologists say colder winds from the northwest will strengthen over the next few days. These winds usually mark the beginning of Delhi’s deeper winter phase. The IMD expects mornings to turn sharper, while evenings may feel colder earlier than usual. Night temperatures may slip further if the wind flow intensifies.

Residents have already started noticing colder mornings. Many areas reported light fog, though visibility remained normal. The IMD will issue more updates as the weather system progresses.

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In Haryana, a yellow alert remains active for light rain in Gurgaon and Faridabad. These alerts are valid until 3 PM on Monday, urging residents and commuters to exercise caution.

The IMD attributed the fresh rainfall to a western disturbance affecting the northern plains. Meteorologists also noted that cold northwesterly winds are expected to lower minimum temperatures starting Wednesday.

Sunday’s weather data showed that Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 34.1°C, slightly below the seasonal average by 0.2°C. The minimum temperature settled at 24.2°C, 1.9°C above normal, according to IMD figures.

Authorities have warned that continuous rainfall may disrupt traffic and daily activities in the national capital region. Citizens are advised to follow weather updates and take precautions, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

With heavy showers expected to persist intermittently, the IMD continues to monitor the situation closely and update alerts for Delhi-NCR and surrounding districts.

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Normally, half of Punjab should have seen monsoon withdrawal by September 20, with complete withdrawal from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh expected by September 25. Punjab experienced light to moderate rain with thunder in isolated areas over the past 24 hours. The weather is expected to remain dry until September 27. Some parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may see light rain.

IMD said the monsoon could withdraw from more areas in Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir over the next two days. Experts say a western disturbance at 5.8 km altitude and a cyclonic circulation at 1.5 km over northwest Uttar Pradesh keep humidity high. These conditions delay the dry, high-pressure system needed for withdrawal.

Punjab received 621.7 mm of rain from June 1 to September 21, a 48% surplus over the 439.2 mm average. Himachal Pradesh and Haryana recorded surpluses of 45% and 38%, respectively. Last year, Punjab completed monsoon withdrawal by October 2, about a week late.

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