Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Delhi AQI Improves to Poor Category
Delhi's air quality got a little better on December 10.
The AQI dropped to 259 in the afternoon, which is in the 'poor' category.
This is an improvement from the 'very poor' category it was in for the past nine days.
Stronger winds helped make the air a bit cleaner.
Vehicles are still a big part of the pollution, and the weather is a bit cold and foggy.
Experts say we need to keep working on reducing pollution to make the air safer for everyone.
Delhi's AQI improved to 259 at 4 PM on December 10, moving to the 'poor' category.
The AQI has been improving over the past few days, from 282 on Tuesday, 314 on Monday, and 308 on Sunday.
Stronger winds from the northwest helped improve the air quality.
Vehicular emissions contributed 16.9% to local pollution on Wednesday.
The maximum temperature was 25.2°C and the minimum was 10°C, with relative humidity varying between 59% and 79%.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi
- What
- Improvement in air quality
- When
- December 10
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Stronger winds and seasonal pollution
- AQI at 4 PM
- 259
- AQI on Tuesday
- 282
- AQI on Monday
- 314
- AQI on Sunday
- 308
- Wind Speed
- 15 kmph
- Vehicular Emissions Contribution
- 16.9%
- Maximum Temperature
- 25.2°C
- Minimum Temperature
- 10°C
- Relative Humidity (Morning)
- 79%
- Relative Humidity (Evening)
- 59%