Despite rising temperatures, Delhi’s air quality dropped down from ‘moderate’ to ‘poor’ with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 217.
According to CAQM, the city registered an AQI of 85, placing it in the satisfactory category— a significant improvement attributed to favorable meteorological conditions.
Delhi recorded its lowest Air Quality Index (AQI) of the year on Friday, with an average AQI of 121, according to the daily AQI Bulletin released by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), weather conditions are expected to remain similar over the next three days, with no significant changes in temperature.
The Average Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital recorded below 300 mark on Monday, settling at 286, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the fog was accompanied by cold winds with the lowest temperature standing at 11.8 degrees Celsius and the maximum at 22.4 degrees Celsius.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) daily AQI bulletin, city's index value on Wednesday was 178, reeling under the moderate zone.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 406 at 8 a.m.
A total of 17 areas across the city reeled under 'severe' air quality with index values above 400, with Anand Vihar recording highest pollution level with index value of 442 at 6 pm.
With a slight relief for the people of Delhi, the city's average Air Quality Index on Friday witnessed a little improvement, taking a step down from the 'very poor' category with an index value recorded at 270.
