New Delhi, 19 March (H.S.): Wednesday evening's downpours and Thursday's drizzle slashed temperatures 5-10°C across Delhi-NCR, plunging Palam and Safdarjung from 29°C to 19°C, Lodhi Road by 8.5°C, rendering the clime salubrious while uplifting air quality.

The IMD issued a yellow alert forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, light rain, and gusts through evening; overcast skies and brisk winds prevailed, with intermittent showers. Variability persists through Friday—max 26-28°C, min 16-18°C; Saturday partially cloudy at 29-31°C max, 14-16°C min—ensuring temperate respite.

Post-rain AQI ameliorated per CPCB: Anand Vihar 198→145, Ashok Vihar 175→139, Bawana 183→147, Rohini 196→140, JNU 129→112, IGI Airport 127, Talkatora Garden 131→119, mitigating pollution across swathes.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar