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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).

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

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.

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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%.

“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.

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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: Check weather forecast for December 21, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Check weather forecast for December 21, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on December 21, 2024 here.
The temperature in Delhi today, on December 21, 2024, is 17.89 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 9.05 °C and 22.9 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 35% and the wind speed is 35 km/h. The sun rose at 07:09 AM and will set at 05:28 PM.

Tomorrow, on Sunday, December 22, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 15.45 °C and 22.75 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

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.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 299.0, falling in the poor category. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

December 22, 202417.89Sky is clear
December 23, 202420.43Scattered clouds
December 24, 202419.49Sky is clear
December 25, 202420.30Scattered clouds
December 26, 202421.23Scattered clouds
December 27, 202420.77Sky is clear
December 28, 202421.59Light rain

Weather in other cities on December 21, 2024

Mumbai23.3 °CBroken clouds
Kolkata20.98 °CLight rain
Chennai28.31 °CBroken clouds
Bengaluru25.47 °COvercast clouds
Hyderabad27.48 °CLight rain
Ahmedabad23.47 °CScattered clouds
Delhi17.89 °CSky is clear

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