Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Delhi-NCR received drizzle and light rainfall since Tuesday morning. The city has been witnessing rainfall for the past several hours. People were seen carryng umbrellas as the rain continued. The sudden change in the weather and the unexpected rain provided marginal relief for citizens from pollution.

Earlier on Friday Janaury 24, the air quality in the national capital showed significant imporvement after the city witnessed a rain shower. The city recorded the Air quality index at 242. After Friday's rain, the national capital and surrounding areas woke up to a thick layer of fog, with dense fog gripping parts of Delhi-NCR. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi-NCR previously had generally clou...