On Friday, Delhi and nearby cities like Noida and Ghaziabad woke up to a chilly morning after a spell of rainfall brought down both the mercury and the AQI. While the showers sent shivers down residents’ spines, they also gave everyone the perfect excuse to indulge in warm comforts like chai and pakodas, and even the Singapore envoy joined in! Scroll on to know more.
Singapore Envoy Sips Chai & Enjoy Pakoda In Delhi
Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong Wie Kuen, took to X to share a glimpse of his morning chai-pakoda treat to enjoy 2026’s first rainfall. As the city experienced monsoon-like vibes in winter with light rainfall and thunderstorms, Wong shared pictures of his morning treat–crispy pakoads, complete with some mint chutney and chai!
He even shared a series of vibrant pictures showing the aftermath of the rainfall in his backyard. In the caption, he added, “Celebrating first #baarish in 2026 with #chai #pakora. Come join me? 😁 HC Wong”
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Delhi Wakes Up To Rain
Amid lingering winter conditions, several parts of Delhi-NCR woke up to light rainfall. As per Hindustan Times, temperatures in the region are expected to dip further over the next 24 hours, with today’s minimum at 12°C and the maximum hovering around 19°C. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by rain due to an active western disturbance impacting the region.
Besides bringing down the temperature, the rainfall offered brief relief from the dry spell gripping Delhi-NCR. IMD also mentioned that more showers are expected later in the day. The rain comes as a welcome change, especially after Delhi recorded its warmest January day in seven years on January 22, when the mercury soared to 27.1°C, The Indian Express reported.
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How did you enjoy Delhi’s first rain in 2026? Let us know in the comments!
Cover Image Courtesy: X/@SGinIndia
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