India, April 8 -- The Capital recorded its coolest April day in three years as light rain and overcast skies all-day on Tuesday, under the influence of a western disturbance, provided a cooling effect across Delhi-NCR. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Wednesday, forecasting similar weather to persist in the region, with light rain, overcast skies, and gusty winds up to 50 km/hr, which are expected to further lower the maximum temperature.

On Tuesday, Delhi's maximum temperature stood at 28.8degC - six degrees below normal and the coolest since 28.7degC on April 30, 2023. The minimum stood at 20.1degC - around normal.

While IMD maintained a yellow alert throughout the day, rainfall intensity increas...