Delhi’s air quality ‘moderate’, minimum temperature at 14.6 degrees

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 14.6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, which was 1.9 degrees above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 32 degrees Celsius, with strong surface winds likely during the day.

The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 130 at 9 am, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered ‘moderate’, indicating that air quality is acceptable but may pose a concern for sensitive individuals. In contrast, AQI levels between 0-50 are classified as ‘good’, 51-100 as ‘satisfactory’, 201-300 as ‘poor’, 301-400 as ‘very poor’, and 401-500 as ‘severe’.

Despite the current moderate air quality, Delhi witnessed a significant improvement on Saturday when the AQI dropped to 85, marking the cleanest air recorded for any day between January 1 and March 15 in the past three years.

Weather conditions in the coming days are expected to be influenced by moderate wind activity, which could help disperse pollutants and improve air quality. However, with rising temperatures and increased vehicular emissions, experts caution that air quality may fluctuate in the coming weeks.

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Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and advise residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, to remain cautious during moderate air quality days.