Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Delhi Sees Dip in Temperatures as Air Quality Declines
In Delhi, it's gotten a bit chilly, with the lowest October temperatures in two years.
However, the air isn't very clean.
The air quality is bad, especially in some areas.
The government is trying to clean the air by spraying water and planning experiments to make it rain to help clear the pollutants.
Delhi recorded its lowest October temperature in two years.
Air quality worsened, reaching "very poor" levels.
Anand Vihar recorded "severe" AQI levels.
The Delhi government is taking steps to tackle pollution.
Cloud seeding experiments are planned.
- Who
- Delhi residents
- What
- Experiencing lower temperatures and poor air quality
- When
- October
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- Stagnant weather and vehicle emissions
- Location
- Delhi
- Minimum Temperature
- 15.8°C
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 324 (Overall)
- Anand Vihar AQI
- 420-430
- PM2.5 Levels
- 142 µg/m³
- PM10 Levels
- 181 µg/m³
Sources
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