Delhi witnessed its coolest April day in a decade as rainfall brought a sharp dip in temperatures, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature on Wednesday settled at 28.2°C, nearly 7°C below the normal average of 35.1°C for this time of year. This marks the lowest April daytime temperature since April 2016.
The cooler conditions followed scattered showers, particularly during the first half of the day. The minimum temperature also dropped to 16.8°C, below the usual 20°C. Experts attributed the unusual weather to western disturbances combined with cyclonic activity over Rajasthan, which triggered widespread rainfall across northern plains, with some regions also reporting hail.
Weather officials indicated that the system is now shifting eastward, and temperatures are expected to gradually rise in the coming days. The IMD forecast suggests clear skies ahead, with maximum temperatures likely increasing by 1–2°C daily, reaching up to 38°C by April 14.
Rainfall also improved Delhi’s air quality, with the Air Quality Index recorded at 93, placing it in the satisfactory category for the first time in 19 days.
