Delhi Pollution: Delhi woke up to ‘poor’ air quality on Tuesday morning with significant reduction in air pollution levels compared to previous days. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded as 247 at 6 am today, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, cold wave continues to grip the national capital with a dense layer of fog affecting visibility in different areas.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday (January 12, 2025) revoked GRAP III measures after overnight showers improved the AQI in Delhi/NCR. GRAP Stage I and II measures will however remain in place.
IMD Forecasts Isolated Rainfall For Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated rainfall activity over Delhi and its neighbouring states on the 15th and16th of January. A fresh western disturbance is likely to influence parts of northwest India starting today. There has been a slight rise in minimum temperature over the city during the past 24 hours. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi were recorded in the range of 16 to 17°C and 9 to 10°C respectively. Meanwhile, the Met Body forecasts a clear sky in the capital on January 14 and cloudy weather on January 15 and 16.
AQI In Different Parts Of Delhi
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the following AQIs were reported in different parts of Delhi as of 6 am today: Okhla Phase 2 (278), Alipur (254), Rohini (282), ITO (254), Ashok Vihar (297), Shadipur (291), Mundka (278), Wazirpur (321), Jahangirpuri (290), Narela (258), DTU (177), R.K. Puram (254), Pusa (288), Anand Vihar (356), and Punjabi Bagh (423).
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