Delhi Pollution: The air quality in the national capital continues to remain in the ‘poor’ category. The AQI was recorded at 260 on Thursday at 7am, according to the CPCB. Air quality deteriorated back to ‘poor’ category on Wednesday after remaining ‘moderate’ for several days. The decline in air quality levels has been attributed to unfavourable meteorological conditions and lower wind speed for dispersion of pollutants. Delhi residents woke up to light rain on Thursday.
Weather Forecast For Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorm with rain in Delhi later today. The maximum and minimum temperatures will remain 26 and 18 degrees Celsius respectively. There has been a rise in minimum temperatures over Delhi-NCR during the past 24 hours. Delhi’s weather will undergo changes this week, as rain has been forecasted on 27 and 28 February. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 28 degrees Celsius while minimum will be recorded at 17 degrees Celsius this week. Mist will prevail over Delhi from Saturday (1 March).
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AQI Across Delhi At 7 AM
Mundka (344), Punjabi Bagh (325), Bawana (318), Jahangirpuri (316), Ashok Vihar (300), ITO (290), Anand Vihar (276), Burari Crossing (259), Patparganj (257), R K Puram (251), Shadipur (267).
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Delhi Pollution: AQI Forecast
According to the Air Quality Early Warning System For Delhi, the AQI is likely to be in the moderate category from 28 to 1 March.
Anti-Pollution Measures In Delhi
Actions under Stage-I of GRAP are currently in effect. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday revoked the actions under Stage II of GRAP in Delhi-NCR. The order stated that the forecast by IMD / IITM predicts the AQI to remain in moderate/ poor category in coming days.