What is Delhi's current air quality index?

Delhi's AQI reached 307 on Sunday, which is classified as 'very poor'.

How long will Delhi's air quality remain poor?

The air quality is expected to stay in the 'very poor' range until at least January 7, and for six days thereafter.

What are the weather conditions in Delhi?

The city experienced mist and fog on Sunday morning, with visibility reduced. Shallow to moderate fog is expected in the early mornings over the next few days.

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Delhi Air Quality Plummets to 'Very Poor'

5 Jan

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Summary

Delhi's AQI reached 307 on Sunday, categorized as 'very poor'.
Air quality is expected to remain poor for at least six more days.
The city experienced mist and fog, with visibility dropping significantly.

Delhi Air Quality Plummets to 'Very Poor'

As of Sunday, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has fallen to 307, placing it in the 'very poor' category. This deterioration is expected to continue for at least six more days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System. The dip in air quality follows a period of strong winds that had temporarily improved conditions earlier in the week.

Early morning mist and fog were observed across the city, with visibility at Safdarjung and Palam reduced to 1300 meters by 8 am. While the India Meteorological Department anticipates shallow to moderate fog in the coming days, no colour-coded warning has been issued.

Temperatures on Sunday were below normal, with the maximum at 17.3 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 7.4 degrees Celsius. Forecasts suggest maximum temperatures will remain below normal for the next 48 hours, with a slight increase expected on January 6.