India, May 31 -- Relief from the searing May heat continued for a second day on Saturday as the city experienced gusty winds and afternoon showers, capping the maximum temperature at 37.1degC - more than three degrees below normal, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.

Pollution levels also dipped due to the wind and rain, with the city recording its cleanest air day in more than 230 days. The air quality index fell to 85, in the "satisfactory" zone, the lowest since October 8, when it was recorded at 80.

Saturday marked the fourth "satisfactory" AQI day this month, following May 4, 5, and 8, when the AQI was recorded at 88, 86, and 100 respectively. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s classifica...