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Delhi Wakes to Fog and Moderate Air After Showers
1 Nov
Summary
- Visibility dropped significantly to 500m in Safdarjung due to the season's first fog.
- Air quality worsened to the 'moderate' category with an AQI of 117 on Saturday.
- October's monthly average AQI was 166, the lowest since 2021.
Residents of Delhi awoke to the season's first fog on Saturday, November 1, 2026, following widespread rainfall the previous day. Visibility at Safdarjung airport dropped to 500 metres by 6:30 AM, significantly down from 4,000 metres on Friday. This shallow fog condition, defined by visibility between 500 and 1,000 metres, coincided with a rise in air pollution.
The city's air quality index (AQI) moved into the 'moderate' category on Saturday, registering 117 compared to Friday's 'satisfactory' 60. Maximum temperatures saw an increase, with Safdarjung recording 27.9°C, 3.1 degrees below normal. Rainfall recorded between Friday morning and Saturday morning included 4.2mm at Safdarjung and 3mm at Palam.
Notably, a report by the Commission for Air Quality Management revealed that Delhi's air quality in October 2026 showed significant improvement. The monthly average AQI was 166 (moderate), marking the lowest October average since 2021 and an improvement over previous years.
