What was Delhi's air quality like on Tuesday?

On Tuesday, Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index stood at 272, placing it in the 'poor' category, with visibility dropping to 100 meters in the morning.

What is the forecast for Delhi's air quality and weather?

The IMD has forecast a minimum temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 22 degrees Celsius for Wednesday, with dense fog likely. The air quality is expected to remain 'poor' on Wednesday and improve to 'moderate' from February 5-6.

What are the main sources of pollution in Delhi?

The transport sector is a significant contributor to Delhi's pollution load, followed by industries and waste burning. Among NCR districts, Sonipat emerged as a high contributor.

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Delhi Fog Thickens: Air Quality Plummets to 'Poor'

3 Feb

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Summary

Morning visibility dropped to 100 metres due to dense fog.
Delhi's Air Quality Index reached 272, classified as 'poor'.
Transport sector contributed 13.1% to the city's pollution.

Delhi Fog Thickens: Air Quality Plummets to 'Poor'

As of Tuesday, Delhi's base station recorded temperatures slightly above normal, with the minimum settling at 9.4 degrees Celsius. However, Palam station saw a maximum temperature of 19.5 degrees Celsius, below normal. Dense fog conditions are forecast for Wednesday, with a yellow alert issued.

On the air quality front, Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 272 on Tuesday, categorized as 'poor'. Station data revealed a mix of air quality levels across the capital. The transport sector was a major contributor to pollution, accounting for 13.1% of the load.

Further analysis showed that among surrounding NCR districts, Sonipat had the highest pollution contribution at approximately 15.1%. Air quality is projected to stay in the 'poor' category on Wednesday but is expected to improve to 'moderate' between February 5 and February 6.