Delhi air quality deteriorates slightly, remains in the 'poor' category

The minimum temperature in Delhi on Saturday would be around 11 degree Celsius and the maximum temperature is likely to be 22 degree Celsius

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated slightly on Saturday as the air quality index (AQI) shot up to 282 at 1 pm, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Delhi had witnessed an improvement in air quality on Friday due to rains in various parts of the city. 

The Ministry of Earth Science's website SAFAR showed the PM10 (particles in the air with a diameter of less than 10 micrometres) level at 181 and PM2.5 level was at 103.

Authorities said on Friday that air quality is expected to improve to 'moderate' in coming days.

"Rain scavenging of suspended