Delhi-NCR Rain Intensifies Cold Snap: What to Expect After Sudden Downpour

• Light rain hit Delhi-NCR on Friday morning, including Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad, amidst severe cold conditions.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported temperatures dropping to 5 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 4.6 degrees Celsius.
• Weather experts attribute the rain to an active Western Disturbance, which typically causes snowfall in hills and affects plains.
• The rain is expected to intensify winter, leading to further temperature drops, increased humidity, and morning/evening fog.
• While pollution levels may temporarily decrease due to the 'natural cleaner' effect of rain, this relief is often short-lived.

Why It Matters: Delhi-NCR's sudden rain will intensify winter chill, increase fog, but may offer temporary pollution relief.