The national capital on Saturday recorded its coldest morning of the season with a minimum temperature of 7.1 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). (Pics/AFP)
Updated On: 2024-12-07 03:13 PM IST
Compiled by : ronak mastakar
After three days of 'moderate' air quality, Delhi's air quality once again worsened to enter the 'poor' category
The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 222 around 9 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board data
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'
The humidity levels in the city were 89 per cent at 8.30 am, according to the IMD
The weather department has forecast mainly clear skies during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 25 degrees Celsius
As per data of CPCB, AQI in Alipur was 231, 225 in Ashok Vihar, 262 in Bawana and 274 in Burari crossing
Notably, some areas recorded a 'moderate' AQI. CRRI Mathura road AQI was 194, DTU was 200, 194 at the Karni Singh shooting range and 192 at IHBAS, Dilshad Garden
Delhi's air quality has been reeling in 'very severe', 'severe', 'very poor' and 'poor' categories post Diwali
Meanwhile, the air quality in Agra was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category, as per the CPCB
