The national capital has witnessed a significant improvement in air quality, recording its lowest pollution levels of the year. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was registered at 56, categorizing the air quality as “satisfactory” for the entire first week of July.
This marks a continuation of the positive trend observed in June, where the AQI remained under 100 for seven days. The improvement in air quality is attributed to favorable weather conditions in July.
An AQI reading between zero and 50 is considered “good,” while a reading between 51 and 100 falls under the “satisfactory” category. The other AQI categories are “moderate” (101-200), “poor” (201-300), “very poor” (301-400), and “severe” (401-500).
Delhi’s AQI of 56 was recorded at 6 PM, showcasing a remarkable decrease in pollution levels. This improvement comes as a relief to residents, who have experienced fluctuating air quality in recent years.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the city recorded a maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, which is 0.8 degrees below the season’s average. The minimum temperature stood at 26.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the seasonal average.
The IMD has predicted generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms or lightning during the evening hours for the coming days. This weather pattern is expected to persist until July 13, with light rain anticipated throughout the period.
The relative humidity in the city oscillated between 57% and 93% during the day, contributing to the overall improvement in air quality.
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