Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Delhi Temperatures Rise Above Normal as Air Quality Remains Moderate
Delhi had a warm day on Thursday.
At Safdarjung, the highest temperature was 35.7°C, which was above the usual level.
The city’s air quality was rated moderate, with an AQI of 162.
The report said the air might stay moderate on October 9 and 10.
Over the next six days, it could range from moderate to poor.
Winds were not strong enough to help clear pollution well.
No rain was recorded at the five weather stations mentioned.
Friday was expected to be partly cloudy, with temperatures from 23°C to 34°C.
Delhi’s maximum temperature reached 35.7°C on Thursday, 1.5°C above normal at Safdarjung.
The Central Pollution Control Board recorded an AQI of 162, classified as moderate.
Air quality was expected to remain moderate on October 9 and 10, with a moderate-to-poor outlook for the following six days.
Low ventilation and average wind speeds below 10 kmph were considered unfavourable for pollutant dispersion.
No rainfall was recorded at the five listed weather stations between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Who
- Delhi residents and the city’s weather and air-quality monitoring agencies.
- What
- Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 35.7°C at Safdarjung and an AQI of 162, in the moderate category.
- When
- Thursday, October 8; the report forecasts conditions for October 9 and 10 and the following six days.
- Where
- Delhi, including readings from Safdarjung, Palam, Lodi Road, the Ridge and Ayanagar.
- Why
- Low ventilation and average wind speeds below 10 kmph were considered unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
- Safdarjung maximum temperature
- 35.7°C, 1.5°C above normal
- Safdarjung minimum temperature
- 24.1°C, 3.1°C above normal
- Delhi AQI
- 162, classified as moderate
- Air-quality outlook
- Moderate on October 9 and 10; moderate to poor over the subsequent six days
- Pollutant dispersion conditions
- Ventilation index below 6,000 square metres per second and average wind speed below 10 kmph
- Rainfall
- None recorded at the five listed stations between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Friday forecast
- Partly cloudy; minimum 23°C and maximum 34°C