Delhi Logs Highest December Rainfall in 101 Years

The city recorded 41.2 mm of rain in a single day, disrupting daily life but improving air quality to a 'moderate' level.

Delhi experienced its second-highest single-day December rainfall since 1901, recording 41.2 mm of rain by Saturday morning.
The heavy rainfall made December 2024 the fifth-wettest December in the city’s history, with total precipitation of 42.8 mm so far.
The India Meteorological Department attributed the rainfall to a western disturbance interacting with easterly winds, which also caused thunderstorms across northwest India.
Air quality in Delhi improved significantly, with the AQI shifting from 'very poor' to 'moderate,' aided by rain and gusty winds.
The rainfall caused widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and delayed train services, while IMD forecasts dense fog and a potential cold wave in the coming days.