On Sunday, Delhi's AQI stood at 76 at 4 pm, putting it firmly within the ‘passable' class.
The present spell of improved air started on June 26, when the index fell to 94 after registering a ‘average' degree of 134 yesterday. Since then, the capital's air high quality has persistently remained below the 100 mark, a threshold CPCB categorises as passable.
This prolonged section of cleaner air comes as a uncommon respite for a metropolis often affected by hazardous air pollution ranges, significantly in winter months.
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Rain, cooler temperatures assist air pollution dip
Contributing to the improved air high quality is a mixture of components, together with intermittent rainfall and comparatively delicate daytime temperatures.
On Sunday, areas like Palam noticed most temperatures fall to 33.5°C — almost 4 levels beneath regular and three levels decrease than yesterday. At Safdarjung, the minimal temperature stood at 28.8°C, near seasonal averages.
Humidity ranges remained excessive throughout town, touching 83% by night.
Regardless of the moisture, the rain has performed a cleaning position within the ambiance. Ayanagar recorded 11.7 mm of rain within the 24-hour interval ending Sunday morning. Palam noticed the very best at 20.9 mm, whereas Safdarjung and Lodi Street acquired lighter showers.
Extra rain seemingly on Monday
The India Meteorological Division (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Monday, forecasting gentle to average rain with attainable thunderstorms. Most and minimal temperatures are anticipated to hover round 33°C and 26°C, respectively.
If present circumstances persist, Delhi might prolong its clear air streak even additional—an encouraging signal for residents and policymakers alike throughout what is usually a season of fluctuating environmental indicators.
