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Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category for 14th consecutive day

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Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category for 14th consecutive day

Forecasts show AQI should continue to remain very poor till at least Thursday, with no significant change in meteorological conditions likely

Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) remained in the ‘very poor’ category for a 14th consecutive day as calm winds across the national Capital continued to disperse pollutants.

The average AQI of 355 (very poor) at 8am was a marginal deterioration from Monday’s 4pm reading of 352 (very poor).

Forecasts show AQI will continue to remain very poor till at least Thursday, with no significant change in meteorological conditions.

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The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classifies AQI between 0-50 as “good”, between 51 and 100 as “satisfactory”, between 101 and 200 as “moderate”, between 201 and 300 as “poor”, between 301 and 400 as “very poor”, and over 400 as “severe”.

Also Read: Delhi in smog grip, AQI ‘very poor’ for 13th day in a row

The national Capital has been recording ‘smog’ conditions for the past week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) states, adding similar smog is likely to persist in the region.

The IMD classifies it as fog when visibility is below 1,000 metres. It can be termed smog when visibility is less than 1,000 metres and the relative humidity is less than 75%.

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“Winds are remaining calm overnight, which leads to fog formation. We are seeing fog in the early hours of the day and smog for the rest of the day,” said an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official.

CPCB data showed at least five stations were in ‘severe’ category at 8am on Tuesday. This included Wazirpur (424) and Jahangirpuri (417), data showed.

Delhi’s overall AQI touched ‘very poor’ on October 30 and has stayed in this range since. It is yet to plummet to ‘severe’ this season.

Meanwhile, the minimum temperature in the capital continued to remain above normal. The minimum was 17.9°C on Tuesday — four degrees above normal and 0.7°C higher than Monday. The maximum is expected to hover around 33°C. It was 32.4°C a day earlier.

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 21.05 °C, check weather forecast for November 7, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 21.05 °C, check weather forecast for November 7, 2024

The temperature in Delhi today, on November 7, 2024, is 28.02 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 21.05 °C and 31.73 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 38% and the wind speed is 38 km/h. The sun rose at 06:37 AM and will set at 05:31 PM.

Tomorrow, on Friday, November 8, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 24.8 °C and 32.16 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 26%.

Today’s forecast promises the sky to be clear. Please plan your day according to the temperature and predicted weather conditions. Enjoy the sunshine and don’t forget your sunscreen and sunglasses as you soak up the weather.

The AQI in Delhi today stands at 500.0, falling in thehazardouscategory. Everyone should remain cautious and limit their outdoor activities. The usage of masks and air purifying devices is highly advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

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Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
November 8, 202430.05 °CSky is clear
November 9, 202430.32 °CSky is clear
November 10, 202430.14 °CSky is clear
November 11, 202430.32 °CSky is clear
November 12, 202430.42 °CSky is clear
November 13, 202431.16 °CSky is clear
November 14, 202430.79 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on November 7, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.92 °CSky is clear
Kolkata27.77 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.06 °CModerate rain
Bengaluru25.05 °CLight rain
Hyderabad24.26 °CFew clouds
Ahmedabad30.71 °CSky is clear
Delhi28.02 °CSky is clear

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