Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Delhi Sees Air Quality Improvement After Rain
Delhi's air quality improved to 'moderate' after rain and strong winds cleared the pollution.
This is the first time in over three months that the air quality has been this good.
Usually, in January, the air quality is very bad because of winter conditions.
Experts say this improvement might not last long because fog and more rain are expected soon.
The last time the air was this clean was in October 2025.
This is the cleanest January air Delhi has seen in 4 years.
The rain made it colder, but it also helped clear the bad air, making it easier to see and breathe for a short time.
Delhi's air quality improved to 'moderate' (AQI 184) after rain and strong winds.
This is the first time in over three months (103 days) that Delhi's air quality has been in the 'moderate' range.
The previous AQI was 'poor' (282) on Friday.
The improvement follows days of 'poor' air quality across several parts of the city.
This is the cleanest January air Delhi has seen in 4 years.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi
- What
- Improvement in air quality due to rain and winds
- When
- Saturday, January 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Rain and strong winds helped disperse pollutants
- Current AQI
- 184 (Moderate)
- Previous AQI
- 282 (Poor)
- Last Moderate AQI
- October 13, 2025 (AQI 189)
- Typical January AQI Range
- Poor to Severe
- Factors Affecting Air Quality
- Winter conditions, thermal inversion, calm winds
- Days Since Last Moderate AQI
- 103
Sources
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Rain, winds pull AQI to ‘moderate’ for first time in over 3 months in Delhi
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Delhi rain brings much-needed respite from air pollution as winds turn chilly — Check IMD forecast
Delhi Witnesses Cleanest January Air in 4 Years as AQI Improves to ‘Moderate’ After Rain
Delhi Breathes Easy For Another Day, AQI At 150
Delhi Breathes Cleanest Air In 3 Months After Friday Rain, AQI Improves To ‘Moderate’
What To Expect From Delhi Weather On Republic Day? Check IMD Forecast For Tomorrow
Clearer Skies For Delhi As AQI Improves To 153
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