Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates to Poor Category, One Station Records AQI Above 300
Vivek Vihar recorded 316 as poor air returned after four days of moderate readings, while pollution from transport and nearby districts remained high.
- On Thursday, the India Meteorological Department forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain in Delhi, with temperatures settling between 17 and 27 degrees Celsius.
- Delhi's Air Quality Index reached 229 on Wednesday, rising sharply from 197 on Tuesday and ending a four-day streak of moderate air quality, according to the Central Pollution Control Board .
- The Decision Support System for Air Quality Management identified transport as contributing 19.3 per cent of Wednesday's pollution, while Ghaziabad accounted for 11.8 per cent among NCR districts.
- For Friday, the IMD has forecast thunderstorms with rain, escalating from the yellow alert issued for Thursday's moderate rainfall.
- The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi forecasts air quality will likely remain moderate from October 29 to October 31, though the outlook suggests potential fluctuations over the subsequent six days.
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Delhi-NCR Rains: IMD Issues Yellow Alert; AQI Remains in ‘Poor’ Category | 📰 LatestLY
The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at several places, accompanied by lightning and strong winds in Delhi. Wind speeds could reach 40-50 kmph during the morning hours, while gusts of 30-40 kmph are likely during the remainder of the day. 📰 Delhi-NCR Rains: IMD Issues Yellow Alert; AQI Remains in ‘Poor’ Category.
The weather in the Delhi-NCR region has taken a sudden turn, with light to heavy rain falling in many areas. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert and predicted fluctuating weather conditions throughout the day.
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to poor category; yellow alert for moderate rain on Thursday
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to the poor category on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 229, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for moderate rain on Thursday. The weather department has forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain on Thursday, with the […]
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