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Delhi breathe its cleanest air in six years

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According to the Centre’s air quality panel, CAQM, Delhi experienced its cleanest Air Quality Index (AQI) for any day between January 1 and August 8, during the period from 2018 to 2024.

On Thursday, the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 53, indicating the cleanest air quality, as reported by the CAQM.

The national capital’s AQI was categorized as ‘satisfactory’ with a reading of 53 at 4 pm, based on data from the Central Pollution Control Board.

The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas posted on X, stating, “Delhi recorded its cleanest Air Quality Index (AQI) for any day between January 1st and August 8th during the period from 2018 to 2024.”

An AQI ranging from zero to 50 is deemed ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.

On Thursday, light rain fell in parts of the national capital, with the maximum temperature reaching 34.1 degrees Celsius, which is typical for this time of year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Traffic was disrupted in several areas due to waterlogging and fallen trees.

The minimum temperature was recorded at 25.4 degrees Celsius, which is 1.5 degrees below normal, according to the IMD.

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The weather forecast for Friday predicts a generally cloudy sky with light rain. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 34 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) received 18 complaints about waterlogging and 16 complaints concerning uprooted trees. (With inputs from PTI)

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