NEW DELHI: A number of components of Delhi and NCR, together with the southern, central and southwestern zones, had been soaked by night showers on Wednesday, bringing much-needed aid from the lingering summer season warmth. The India Meteorological Division (IMD) issued an orange alert, indicating the chance of reasonable to heavy rain in some components of the capital.The rainfall got here because the IMD had predicted reasonable rain earlier within the day. The utmost temperature settled at 35.6°C, barely beneath the seasonal common, whereas the minimal was recorded at 26.4°C – 1.5 levels beneath regular.Humidity ranges remained excessive by the day, touching 81% at 8:30 am and dropping to 58% by 5:30 pm.The excellent news for residents didn’t cease with the rain. The town’s air high quality confirmed enchancment, with the Air High quality Index (AQI) recorded at 81 at 4 pm, putting it within the passable class. Based on the central air pollution management board (CPCB), AQI between 51 and 100 is taken into account passable, with no severe well being implications for most people.With extra rain anticipated, the IMD continues to watch climate developments carefully.