The Capital logged 41.2 mm of rain in the 24 hours till 8.30 am on Saturday, marking the highest single day December rainfall in 101 years since 1923 and the second highest in recorded history since 1901.

The city received 41.2 mm of rain between 8.30 am on Friday and 8.30 am on Saturday. This is the highest rain seen in Delhi in 24 hours in December since 1923, when 75.7 mm of rain was recorded on December 3. December this year has also seen the most amount of rain since 1997 when 71.8 mm of rain was seen in the month.

Delhi experiences its highest single-day December rainfall in 101 years, improving air quality but remaining in the 'very poor' category. Heavy rains cause disruptions.

According to the IMD, the active Western Disturbance and its interaction with the easterly winds are causing the rain.

Delhi experienced the highest single-day December rainfall in 101 years, recording 41.2 mm, leading to overcast and chilly conditions. The city's AQI improved significantly, moving from 'very poor' to 'moderate'.

The Indian National Capital saw lashes of rain throughout Friday (Dec 27), recording 41.2 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours up to 8:30 am on Saturday (Dec 28), making it the highest single-day December rainfall in the past 101 years,