Delhi Records Wettest January in 4 Years; Temperatures Dip, Air Quality Worsens

• Delhi experienced its highest January rainfall in four years, totaling 24 mm, due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.
• The spell of rain on Tuesday significantly dropped maximum temperatures to 16.9 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, 5.2 degrees below normal.
• Despite the rainfall, Delhi's air quality unexpectedly deteriorated, plunging into the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 336.
• IMD issued yellow and red alerts for various parts of Delhi, warning of severe weather conditions including thunderstorms and gusty winds.
• Air quality is predicted to remain 'poor' to 'very poor' over the next few days, with Wazirpur recording the worst AQI at 421.

Why It Matters: Delhi saw its wettest January in four years, bringing colder temperatures but surprisingly worsening air quality.