Delhi's AQI Dips to 'Very Poor' Despite Rains; Temperatures Plummet

• Delhi experienced widespread rain on Tuesday, causing a significant drop in daytime temperatures to 16.9 degrees Celsius, over 6 degrees lower than the previous day.
• Despite the rainfall, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) worsened to the 'very poor' category, reaching 336 by evening, up from 241 ('poor') on Monday.
• The maximum temperature of 16.9 degrees Celsius was 5 degrees below average, while the minimum was around 8 degrees Celsius.
• The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts dry weather from Wednesday, with a yellow alert for light rain on February 1.
• AQI is expected to improve to 'poor' on January 28-29 but may deteriorate to 'very poor' again by January 30.

Why It Matters: Despite rain and a sharp temperature drop, Delhi's air quality deteriorated to 'very poor' with fluctuating forecasts.