The national capital and its neighborhood places recorded moderate rainfall on Sunday under the influence of a fresh Western Disturbance, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. Meanwhile, fairly widespread rain was recorded in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and few parts of Uttar Pradesh, which should help improve air quality, a Meteorological Department official said.
The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, recorded 0.4 mm rainfall. The weather stations at Palam recorded 1.8 mm rainfall, Lodhi Road (0.3 mm), Ridge (1.2 mm), Jafarpur (1mm), Najafgarh (1 mm), and Pusa recorded 2.5 mm. Also, higher wind speed aided the dispersion of pollutants.
According to Delhi Fire Service (DFS) chief Atul Garg, the Fire department received over 55 calls of "oil tinged rain" or "oil-like substance in rainwater" from various parts of the city. He said the department received 57 rain-related calls seeking their assistance. "Due to rains, dust and other materials got accumulated on the roads which led to slippery conditions, said Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Service.
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