On Friday, New Delhi, India, experienced light rainfall and thunderstorms after a dust storm swept through the city. The India Meteorological Department reported a maximum temperature of 33.7 degrees Celsius, which is 0.3 degrees below normal. An orange alert has been issued for south, central, and New Delhi, while a yellow alert is in place for other regions. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 266, categorizing it as 'poor'. Weather experts attribute the dust storm to a disturbance over the western Himalayas, which has led to a cyclonic circulation affecting the region. Forecasts indicate a potential rise in temperatures on April 5, followed by additional rain and thunderstorms on April 6 and 7 due to another western disturbance. The minimum temperature recorded was 22.4 degrees Celsius, which is 3.6 degrees above normal.