Delhi Shivers with Record Low October Temperatures as Air Quality Sees Marginal Improvement
Delhi experienced its lowest October temperatures in two years at 17°C, while air quality improved slightly, categorizing it as 'poor'. The night's temperatures were below normal, with forecasts predicting continual mist. Meanwhile, transport emissions and stubble burning continue to affect air quality adversely.
- Country:
- India
Delhi recently documented its lowest minimum temperature in October over the past two years, with a chilly 17 degrees Celsius recorded on Thursday night. The city also saw a minor improvement in air quality, moving into the 'poor' category after four days of 'very poor' classification.
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, the nighttime temperature in Delhi settled at 17 degrees Celsius, which is 0.2 notches below the normal rate and represents the season's lowest figure so far. Maximum daytime temperatures reached 32.3 degrees Celsius, which is slightly above normal. The IMD forecasts mist on Saturday morning, with temperatures expected to hover around 31 degrees Celsius during the day and 17 degrees at night.
Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reports an air quality improvement, placing the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 275, considered 'poor'. Notably, Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI of 414 among the city's monitoring stations. In comparison, adjacent NCR cities like Gurugram and Noida also reported 'poor' air quality levels. Forecasts suggest that Delhi's AQI may fluctuate between 'poor' and 'very poor' over the next six days.
Google News