7 months ago
Delhi Faces Poor Air Quality
Delhi is having a problem with air quality.
The air quality index (AQI) is around 238-265, which is considered poor.
Some places like RK Puram and India Gate have even worse air quality, with AQI levels of 316 and 311 respectively.
The weather is also quite cold, with temperatures around 7 degrees Celsius in the morning.
The good news is that the weather department says there might be light rain and thunderstorms in the next few days.
This rain could help make the air cleaner.
The weather office also predicted the possibility of light showers during the day and a significant drop in maximum temperature by around 5 to 3 degrees Celsius and a rise in minimum temperature by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius.
Delhi's average AQI is between 238 and 265, classified as 'poor' by the CPCB.
RK Puram and India Gate recorded the worst AQI at 316 and 311 respectively, falling in the 'very poor' range.
The minimum temperature was around 7 degrees Celsius, below the seasonal average.
The maximum temperature is expected to be around 19 degrees Celsius.
Light rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in the next three days.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi
- What
- Poor air quality and expected light rain
- Where
- Delhi, India
- When
- January 30, with rain expected in the following days
- Why
- Seasonal weather patterns and pollution levels
Environmental Concerns
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Environmental Concerns
Delhi's air quality is poor, with an average AQI of 238-265, and some areas like RK Puram and India Gate recording very poor AQI levels of 316 and 311 respectively.
Weather Forecast
The poor air quality is expected to improve with the predicted light rain and thunderstorms in the next few days.
Key facts
- Average AQI
- 238-265 (Poor)
- Worst AQI
- 316 (Very Poor) at RK Puram
- Minimum Temperature
- 7 degrees Celsius
- Maximum Temperature
- 19 degrees Celsius
- Weather Forecast
- Light rain with thunderstorm likely in 3 days
- IMD Alert
- Yellow alert for rain on January 30 and 31
- Temperature Forecast
- Maximum 20-22°C, Minimum 6-8°C on January 31
- Rain Forecast
- Light rains expected till February 2
Timeline
IMD warns: Delhi braces for January 2 cold snap.
Then, extreme cold wave and dense fog hit on January 4.
Fog persists, air quality nosedives by January 30.
AQI soars to 316, Delhi chokes.
Quotes
India Meteorological Department (IMD)
The official weather forecasting agency of the Government of India.
“No large change in minimum temperatures during next 24 hours, rise by 3-5°C for subsequent 3 days and fall by 2-4°C thereafter over the plains of Northwest India.”
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