Today in India: Delhi sees evening rain, Chennai and Mumbai sunny

Delhi: 90% rain chance from 15:00, rain by 18:00

Today's forecast for Delhi is sunny, followed by rain, with a high of 28 °C and a low of 19 °C. The daily chance of rain is 60%, with 1 mm of precipitation expected.

At 06:00 it is cloudy and 19 °C. By 09:00 it is sunny at 23 °C with a 10% chance of rain. At 15:00 the chance of rain is 90% at 27 °C, although no precipitation is forecast for that hour. At 18:00 rain is forecast at 24 °C, with 1.0 mm of precipitation.

At 21:00 it is cloudy at 21 °C, with a 90% chance of rain and 0.0 mm forecast. Carrying an umbrella in the evening is optional but sensible.

Delhi air quality is heavily polluted for the day

Delhi's air quality is rated Heavily Polluted for the day as a whole, and the Activity Index is Slightly poor. Hourly readings show Moderately Polluted air at 06:00, 09:00 and 12:00.

Air quality is Lightly Polluted at 15:00, then Heavily Polluted at 18:00, the same hour in which rain is forecast. At 21:00 it is Moderately Polluted.

The Driving Index for Delhi is Excellent, the Clothing Index points to short sleeves, and the Heatstroke Index (WBGT) shows Low risk.

Sunny in Chennai and Mumbai; Lucknow may see rain

Chennai is forecast sunny, with a high of 34 °C, a low of 27 °C and a 10% chance of rain. The Heatstroke Index (WBGT) is Severe caution and the Activity Index is Poor. Air quality is Lightly Polluted for the day.

Mumbai is forecast sunny, with a high of 33 °C and a low of 26 °C. The Heatstroke Index is Caution, and air quality is Lightly Polluted for the day. At 12:00 it is clear at 33 °C with a 0% chance of rain.

Lucknow is forecast sunny with occasional rain, a 50% chance of rain and 0 mm of precipitation, with a high of 29 °C and a low of 23 °C. At 15:00 it is sunny at 28 °C with a 10% chance of rain and Good air quality.