Delhi Pollution: The air quality in the national capital has shown significant improvement by being in the moderate category for three consecutive days this week. The AQI was recorded at 191 on Sunday at 6 am, according to the CPCB. Favourable meteorological conditions have led to the improvement in the air quality. These include better mixing height, ventilation coefficient and much favourable meteorological conditions for dispersion of pollutants.
While a declining trend has been observed in air quality levels, a report on Delhi’s pollution is alarming. According to Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) report, Delhi ranked as India’s second most polluted city for the fourth consecutive month in January 2025. Notably, every year during winters, Delhi’s AQI reaches hazardous levels.
AQI Across Delhi At 6 AM
Anand Vihar (243), Ashok Vihar (220), Bawana (236), Chandni Chowk (211), Punjabi Bagh (226), Pusa (204), Vivek Vihar (228), Wazirpur (239), Narela (187), R K Puram (206), Rohini (231), Shadipur (182), Patparganj (185), Najafgarh (110), Aya Nagar (123).
Weather Forecast For Delhi
While residents continue to grapple with deteriorating air quality levels, Delhi’s weather is undergoing transition. The days have started to get warmer with maximum temperature reaching to 26 degrees Celsius. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are currently in the range of 23 to 26°C and 8 to 10 degrees Celsius respectively. Shallow fog is likely during morning and night hours. This data indicates that the weather is undergoing transformation, from winter to milder.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted maximum and minimum temperatures to remain 26 and 10 degrees Celsius respectively. Mist will form likely during morning/ night hours.
According to the Air Quality Early Warning System For Delhi, the air quality is likely to be in very Poor category from 9 to 11 February. While for the next six days, it is expected to remain in ‘poor’ to ‘moderate’ category.
Anti-Pollution Measures In Delhi
Talking about the anti-pollution measures, actions under Stage-I and II of extant GRAP measures are currently in effect to prevent AQI from slipping down further. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had revoked Stage-III measures under the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on February 3.
