Delhi Rain Brings Pollution Relief, But Fog and Cold Days Ahead; Gurugram on Orange Alert

• Delhi experienced heavy rainfall on Friday, leading to a drop in temperature and temporary relief from pollution.
• The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi improved slightly to 264 ('poor' category) on Saturday morning after the rain.
• IMD forecasts generally cloudy skies with mist for Delhi on Saturday, with minimum and maximum temperatures around 7°C and 17°C.
• Delhi's air quality is expected to remain 'poor' to 'very poor' from January 24 to 26, and potentially worsen thereafter.
• Gurugram received 12 mm of rain and is under an 'Orange' alert until Saturday afternoon for thunderstorms, hail, lightning, and strong winds.

Why It Matters: Delhi's rain offered temporary pollution relief, but cold, fog, and poor air quality are expected to return.