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IN PHOTOS: Rainfall hits Delhi; images capture wet city streets

Updated On: 20 March, 2026 03:21 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Residents in the city witnessed cloudy skies, strong winds, and a cold morning after the rain fell in many parts of the national capital on Friday. (PICS/PTI)

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Residents in the city witnessed cloudy skies, strong winds, and a cold morning after the rain fell in many parts of the national capital on Friday. (PICS/PTI)

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Residents in the city witnessed cloudy skies, strong winds, and a cold morning after the rain fell in many parts of the national capital on Friday. (PICS/PTI)
<p>The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 123, placing it in the 'moderate' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)</p>

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The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 123, placing it in the 'moderate' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

<p>The air quality of New Delhi has improved after the rainfall</p>

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The air quality of New Delhi has improved after the rainfall

<p>According to CPCB, several areas that remained in the 'moderate' category included Anand Vihar (176), Dwarka (118), RK Puram (176), Chandani Chowk (118), Bawana (123) and JNU (106)</p>

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According to CPCB, several areas that remained in the 'moderate' category included Anand Vihar (176), Dwarka (118), RK Puram (176), Chandani Chowk (118), Bawana (123) and JNU (106)

<p>According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), similar weather conditions are expected to continue across Delhi-NCR, with light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph and gusting up to 50 kmph</p>

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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), similar weather conditions are expected to continue across Delhi-NCR, with light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph and gusting up to 50 kmph

<p>The IMD said that Delhi is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with spells of rain during the morning and afternoon on Friday</p>

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The IMD said that Delhi is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with spells of rain during the morning and afternoon on Friday

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