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Delhi's Air Quality Improves Slightly as Winds Pick Up
15 Nov
Summary
- Delhi's air quality improves from "severe" to "very poor"
- Wind speed increases from 8-9 km/h to 14-15 km/h, helping disperse pollutants
- Stubble burning contribution decreases from 12% to 8.54%
On November 15, 2025, Delhi's air quality has seen a slight improvement, moving from the "severe" category to the upper end of the "very poor" air quality index (AQI). This change is attributed to faster winds that have picked up speed, reaching around 14-15 km/h compared to the previous day's 8-9 km/h.
The improved wind conditions have helped disperse pollutants to some extent. Additionally, the contribution of stubble burning has decreased from 12% on November 14 to 8.54% on November 15. However, the air quality is still expected to remain in the "very poor" category over the weekend, with forecasts suggesting it may even deteriorate to the "severe" category in the coming days.
The minimum temperature in Delhi on November 15 was 10.2°C, a slight drop from the previous day's 10.6°C, which was already 3.3°C below normal. The maximum temperature was 26.4°C, 2.1°C below normal. Meteorologists predict that the minimum temperature might drop below 10°C over the weekend, and the maximum temperature is expected to stay between 24 and 26°C before dipping further.
