Delhi NCR

Delhi records poor air quality as minimum temperature 2 notches above normal

Published by
Patriot Bureau

The national capital on Saturday experienced a minimum temperature of 21.4 degrees Celsius, which was two degrees above the average for this season, according to officials.

At 8 am, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was measured at 260, indicating ‘poor’ air quality.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted a mostly clear sky, which might turn partly cloudy in the afternoon or evening. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius.

Humidity levels at 8:30 am were recorded at 83 percent.

To provide context, it’s important to note that an AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 is ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 is ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 is ‘poor’, 301 to 400 is ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 is classified as ‘severe’. (With inputs from PTI)

Patriot Bureau

Published by
Patriot Bureau

Recent Posts

Delhi govt’s excise revenue rises to Rs 7,766 crore in 2024-25: Officials

The excise revenue of the government in 2021-22, including excise duty and Value Added Tax…

April 18, 2025

Delhi records minimum temperature of 25.6 deg Celcius

Thursday's minimum temperature was the second highest of the season so far. It was 25.9…

April 18, 2025

Heat out of the park: How Mungeshpur, Ayanagar and the Ridge bear rising heat burden in Delhi

These areas, once cooler than the rest of the city, are now among the hottest…

April 18, 2025

8 Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in Delhi detained

All eight detainees were produced before the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) on April 16…

April 17, 2025

Savour Delhi-NCR’s heritage on a plate this National Heritage Day

Celebrate the National Heritage Day by not just walking through Delhi, but tasting it, right…

April 17, 2025

Delhi: Minor domestic help found dead at employer’s home

The police said they are trying to verify the girl’s age as her parents said…

April 17, 2025