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Delhi-NCR Sees Rain Amid Cyclone Arnab; Pollution Levels Remain High
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:37 PM
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Rainfall was recorded in Delhi-NCR due to Cyclone Arnab and a western disturbance, but air quality did not improve significantly.
Delhi and the National Capital Region experienced rainfall during the night, driven by the active cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal and a western disturbance affecting North India. The meteorological conditions resulted in light to moderate precipitation across the capital and its neighboring areas.
Despite the onset of rain and strong winds, residents did not experience a significant relief from air pollution. The AQI levels remained elevated, indicating that the rainfall was insufficient to clear the accumulated particulate matter from the atmosphere.
Meteorological experts attribute the weather pattern to the combined influence of the cyclonic system and the western disturbance. While the rain provided temporary respite from the heat, the persistent pollution levels continue to be a concern for public health in the region.
Despite the onset of rain and strong winds, residents did not experience a significant relief from air pollution. The AQI levels remained elevated, indicating that the rainfall was insufficient to clear the accumulated particulate matter from the atmosphere.
Meteorological experts attribute the weather pattern to the combined influence of the cyclonic system and the western disturbance. While the rain provided temporary respite from the heat, the persistent pollution levels continue to be a concern for public health in the region.