Delhi’s Air Quality Improves Slightly After Four Days of ‘Very Poor’ Conditions

Delhi recorded a modest improvement in air quality on Friday morning, shifting from the “very poor” to “poor” category after four consecutive days of severe pollution. The change was attributed to slightly stronger winds that helped disperse pollutants, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
At 9 a.m., the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 290 (poor), down from 305 (very poor) on Thursday afternoon. However, pollution levels remained high in several areas, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 402, categorized as “severe.” Most other stations continued to report “poor” or “very poor” air quality levels.
The Early Warning System for Delhi predicted that air quality would remain in the “very poor” range until Sunday, fluctuating between “poor” and “very poor” in the following week as easterly winds limit the impact of stubble burning emissions.
Weather officials said light mist or haze could appear in the evening, while a weak western disturbance expected on October 27 is unlikely to bring rainfall sufficient to clear pollutants. The minimum temperature dipped to 17°C, with daytime highs around 32°C, and similar conditions are expected over the weekend.