Delhi's air quality improved to 'poor' on Saturday as surface winds helped disperse pollutants. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2024-11-02 11:53 AM IST
Compiled by : ronak mastakar
According to the Sameer app that provides hourly updates of the national Air Quality Index (AQI) published by the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital's AQI was at 290 compared to 362 early on Friday
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', 401 and 450 'severe' and above 450 'severe plus'
On Saturday, the national capital's minimum temperature was recorded two notches above normal at 17.1 degrees Celsius
At 8:30 am, the humidity was at 88 per cent
The weather office has forecast mainly clear skies during the day in Delhi and the maximum temperature is likely to settle at 33 degrees Celsius
On Friday a day after the Diwali celebration, the city's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Most areas in the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) over 350, raising health concerns for residents
At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376
All these areas reported 'very poor' air quality levels, posing significant health risks