Delhi NCR Weather: Rain increases the chill in Delhi-NCR; IMD issues a yellow alert for today.

Amidst the biting cold, several areas of Delhi-NCR are experiencing rain, which has completely changed the weather pattern. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had already issued a warning about the change in Delhi's weather and had issued a yellow alert for rain on January 27. Tuesday morning was marked by fog and mist. The strong, icy winds added to the chill.

Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality has once again reached alarming levels. According to data released by the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 281 on Tuesday morning, which falls under the 'poor' category. Earlier, on Friday, a change in weather, along with a change in wind direction and increased wind speed, had provided some relief from the polluted air in the capital. The air quality had improved to the moderate category. The AQI was recorded at 192 on Saturday and 152 on Sunday.

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), on Tuesday morning, the AQI was recorded at 362 in Alipur, 362 in Anand Vihar, 348 in Ashok Vihar, 230 in Aya Nagar, 309 in Bawana, 309 in Burari, and 319 in Chandni Chowk area.

The AQI was recorded at 313 in DTU area, 312 in Dwarka Sector-8, 188 at IGI Airport T3, 312 at ITO, 367 in Jahangirpuri, 184 on Lodhi Road, 314 in Mundka, 223 in Najafgarh, 286 in Narela, 337 in Punjabi Bagh, 317 in RK Puram, 359 in Rohini, 332 in Sonia Vihar, 356 in Vivek Vihar, and 363 in Wazirpur.