Delhi air quality improves slightly but remains poor as smog persists – Is the capital breathing easier compared to January
The air quality of Delhi improved slightly on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 196 at 7 am.
Delhi Pollution: Residents of Delhi woke up to another chill morning as thin smog enveloped the city during the morning hours. The air quality showed a marginal improvement this morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 196 at 7 am. It means that the AQI is hovering in the ‘moderate’ category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The minimum temperature recorded was 11.8 degrees Celsius, indicating a gradual winter exit. According to the India(BHARAT) Meteorological Department (IMD), the country is set to witness diverse weather conditions in the coming days. Due to disturbances, cyclonic circulations and the subtropical westerly jet stream, snowfall in hilly states and rain in plains are expected.
Delhi Pollution: Area-Wise AQI
Today, the capital city witnessed slight relief from air pollution, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 198. The city recorded a monthly average PM2.5 level of 169 micrograms per cubic metre. It is three times higher than the standard of National Ambient Air Quality Standards which is 60 micrograms per cubic metre. In January, Delhi recorded 24 days in the ‘Very Poor’ category, three in ‘Severe’ category, 2 ‘Poor’ category. Only two days were recorded in the ‘Moderate’ category.
| Location | AQI |
|---|---|
| IGI Airport T3 | 132 |
| IHBAS, Dilshad Garden | 150 |
| ITO, CPCB | 199 |
| JLN Stadium | 197 |
| Lodhi Road | 140 |
| Mundka | 268 |
| Narela | 262 |
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Delhi Weather
A thin layer of fog continues to linger over parts of the city today, however, bright sunshine will prevail in the capital city. Strong winds kept a lingering chill in the air, indicating that winter has not completely faded yet. Temperatures are expected to hover between 23 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius. Humidity is expected around 85 percent throughout the day and 50 percent in the evening.
Rain, Snowfall In Hill States
The western Himalayan region is expected to witness rainfall between February 9 and 11. Snowfall is likely over parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Notably, snowfall and rainfall expected to batter hill states due to a fresh western disturbance that is likely to impact the region from today evening.
On February 10, widespread rainfall/snowfall, accompanied by thunderstorms is expected over Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.
North India(BHARAT) Weather
Dense fog and cold-day conditions are expected in parts of northern India(BHARAT), including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Fog is expected in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
Minimum Temperatures Likely To Rise Gradually
According to the weather department, the minimum temperatures in parts of Northwest India(BHARAT) are expected to rise in the next two days. Parts of Central India(BHARAT) will also follow similar trends. The average minimum temperatures in Central India(BHARAT) may rise by 2–3 degrees Celsius after the next two days.
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