Delhi experienced a sudden weather shift with dusty storms bringing down temperatures after a warm night. The weather department forecasts rain and thunderstorms. The minimum temperature reached 25.9 degrees Celsius, the highest in three years for April, categorized as a 'warm night' by the IMD. Air quality is currently in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 243.
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