Delhi Pollution: There has been a noticeable improvement in the air quality of the national capital. The air quality continues to remain in the ‘moderate’ category. This improvement has been attributed to favourable meteorological conditions. The AQI was recorded at 117 on Monday at 6 am, according to the CPCB. Conditions like strong surface winds, better mixing height, higher ventilation index, clear sky (without fog) and rain have led to changes in the air quality index. The moderate air quality level has brought relief to the residents of Delhi from the worsening air pollution.
Weather Forecast For Delhi
While there has been significant improvement in the air quality, there have been changes in weather conditions also. Days have started to get warmer with maximum temperature reaching up to 28 degrees Celsius in the national capital. The sky is mainly clear with mist during morning hours. Strong surface winds prevail during day time.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy sky on Monday with misty morning. Maximum and minimum temperatures will remain 29 and 13 degrees Celsius respectively. The forecast further states that maximum temperature will remain 30 degrees Celsius this week on Saturday, 8 March. No other specific warning has been issued by the IMD for Delhi.
The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are currently in the range of 27 to 28°C and 13 to 15°C respectively.
AQI Across Delhi At 6 AM
Anand Vihar (151), Jahangirpuri (159), Wazirpur (140), Patparganj (120), Punjabi Bagh (103), Ashok Vihar (118), Bawana (156), Chandni Chowk (121), Najafgarh (88), Pusa (78), Rohini (125).
Delhi Pollution: AQI Forecast
According to the Air Quality Early Warning System For Delhi, the AQI is likely to be in the moderate category from 3rd to 5th March. For the next six days, it is likely to remain in the ‘moderate’ to ‘poor’ category.
Anti-Pollution Measures In Delhi
Actions under Stage-I of GRAP are currently in effect in Delhi-NCR. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked GRAP Stage II restrictions on 24 February following improvement in the AQI.
