Delhi’s air quality worsened on Wednesday as wind speed slowed and the minimum temperature was three notches above normal at 13.2 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature is expected to be between 11 and 13 degrees Celsius till Friday.
On Tuesday, the mercury rose five degrees above normal to touch 28.6 degrees Celsius. (HT Photo)On Tuesday, the mercury rose five degrees above normal to touch 28.6 degrees Celsius. It will be between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius for the next two days.
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 297 (poor) at 9 am on Wednesday, 272 (poor) at 4 pm on Tuesday, 249 (poor) on Monday, and 189 (moderate) on Sunday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said three weak western depressions will affect northwest India in quick succession. The first one started affecting the western Himalayan region on Tuesday.
“The second one is expected around February 13 [Friday]and the next one around February 16-17 [Monday and Tuesday]. Scattered rain or snow is likely over Western Himalayan region,” an IMD official said.
The Western Disturbance probably had a minimal effect on the Plains. Partly cloudy skies and winds of 15-20 kmph are expected to help dispersal of pollutants and prevent deterioration of air quality.
The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi said the AQI is likely to remain in the poor range at least till Friday.
