Delhi likely to see thunderstorms with rain today
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms with rain on Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures predicted to hover around 34 and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively.Relative humidity was recorded at 59 per cent at 5.30 pm on Sunday.The air quality was in the 'satisfactory' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 87 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.- EndsMust Watch
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Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : monsoon rain weather view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 01, 2025, 20:09 IST News india Surplus Monsoon Fills Major Indian Reservoirs, But 22% Rainfall Deficit Persists In Northeastern States Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
