Delhi logged 30.2 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on Friday. The total rainfall received by Delhi in the month this year is 42.8 mm marking the highest rainfall in December in the last 15 years.

The Regional Meteorology Centre, New Delhi, predicted light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and shallow to moderate fog in the national capital.

Delhities woke to a cloudy morning on Tuesday amid a cold wave in the national capital. The air quality worsened to 'severe' with AQI 401 in Delhi.

Despite the rainfall, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) improved slightly on Thursday but stayed in the "very poor" category at 340. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Pusa recorded an AQI of 353, North Campus at 342, Mundka at a severe level of 413, Wazirpur at 392, IGI Airport (T3) at 340, Dwarka Sector-8 at 412, RK Puram at 410.

Dense fog in Delhi prompted low-visibility procedures at IGI Airport, yet flight operations remained normal. Air quality remains poor with an AQI of 372.

At 7:23 am, the temperature in Delhi was recorded at 13 degrees Celsius, with cold winds accentuating the chill. Residents reported a significant increase in the cold severity following the downpour,

According to the IMD, the active Western Disturbance and its interaction with the easterly winds are causing the rain.

A cold wave is expected to affect northern India, resulting in dense fog in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR. Light to moderate snowfall is predicted in the western Himalayan region during the second we

Delhi's weather has taken a dramatic turn, with rain and cold winds combining to create a chilly Friday morning.

Temperature in Delhi stood at 13 degree Celsius at 7:23am as the weather department forecast heavy rain and strong winds for December 27th and 28th.

Parts of Delhi are expected to experience rain and cold day conditions on Friday and Saturday, according to IMD. The city might see light to moderate showers, with varying fog intensity. A western disturbance will likely cause rainfall or thunderstorms over northwest and central India.