Delhi likely to receive light rain today, records 27.6 degree Celsius minimum temperature

Delhi: The national capital on Sunday recorded a minimum temperature of 27.6 degrees Celsius, with the weather department predicting a generally cloudy sky accompanied by light rain.

According to the department, the National Capital Region (NCR) received 13.6 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 36 degrees Celsius.

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The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 97, placing it in the satisfactory category as of 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

The AQI scale classifies readings from zero to 50 as good, 51 to 100 as satisfactory, 101 to 200 as moderate, 201 to 300 as poor, 301 to 400 as very poor, and 401 to 500 as severe.

Recent data indicates that Delhi has been experiencing intermittent rain showers, which have contributed to the current weather conditions and maintained the AQI at a satisfactory level. (With inputs from PTI)