New Delhi, Nov 25 – Delhi’s air quality improved to the ‘poor’ category on Monday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). At 9 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 281, showing improvement from 318 at 4 pm on Sunday.
As per the AQI scale, readings between 201 and 300 are categorized as ‘poor,’ while 301 to 400 is ‘very poor.’ Despite the overall improvement, 15 out of Delhi’s 39 monitoring stations reported AQI levels in the ‘very poor’ range, with Shadipur recording the highest at 353.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum temperature of 14 degrees Celsius, 2.7 degrees above the seasonal average. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 28 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels stood at 85% at 8:30 am, with moderate fog anticipated during the morning and nighttime hours.
Delhiites continue to experience a mix of slightly improved air quality and mild winter weather.