New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- Delhi woke up to less polluted air and a clear sky on Saturday morning, a day after the year's first rain, which was also the highest January rainfall in two years yet.

The last highest rainfall in the first month of the year was recorded on January 30, 2023, when the city received 20.4 mm of rain, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The Friday rain led to a sharp dip in temperatures and brought a welcome relief from the pollution levels.

After days of oscillating between severe and very poor, Delhi's 24-hour average AQI stood at 282, placing it in the poor category.

At 7 AM on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI was recorded to be 264 in the 'poor' category.

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