Delhi residents started Monday with “very poor” air quality, though the Air Quality Index (AQI) showed a slight improvement compared to Sunday. The minimum temperature was recorded at 20.4°C, which is four degrees above the seasonal average, and the AQI at 9 a.m. stood at 327.
On Sunday, Delhi’s AQI had reached 359, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
For context, AQI levels from 0 to 50 are classified as ‘good’, 51 to 100 as ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 as ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 as ‘poor’, 301 to 400 as ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 as ‘severe.’
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a morning humidity level of 88%. The forecast for the day suggests predominantly clear skies, with the maximum temperature likely to hit around 34.2°C.
As Delhi’s air quality continues to hover at harmful levels, residents are advised to take precautions, especially vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues.
