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Delhi Air Quality Dips to Poor; Western Disturbances Approach
11 Feb
Summary
- Delhi's AQI worsened to 297 (poor) on Wednesday morning.
- Temperatures rose five degrees above normal to 28.6°C.
- Three weak western disturbances are expected to impact northwest India.
As of Wednesday morning, February 12, 2026, Delhi recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 297, classified as 'poor'. This marks a significant decline from Sunday's 'moderate' AQI of 189. The temperature on Tuesday reached 28.6°C, five degrees above the seasonal average, with expectations for similar warmth over the next two days.
Weather forecasts indicate that three weak western disturbances will successively influence northwest India. The initial disturbance began impacting the western Himalayan region on Tuesday, February 11, 2026. Subsequent disturbances are predicted for Friday, February 13, and again around Monday-Tuesday, February 16-17, 2026, potentially bringing scattered rain or snow to the western Himalayas.
While the direct impact on the plains is expected to be minimal, partially cloudy skies and winds of 15-20 km per hour may help disperse pollutants. However, the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi anticipates the AQI to remain in the 'poor' range at least through Friday, February 14, 2026.
