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Apexa Rai is a journalist at Business Standard’s web desk with over two years of newsroom experience. She covers economy, policy, corporate developments, politics in India and around the world, and shows a keen interest in geopolitics.
The AQI is expected to remain in the 'moderate' category in the coming week, improving further after the rainfall on March 14, which might clear the pollutants from the air
Amid the warm conditions, strong surface winds travelling at speeds of 20-30 kmph are likely to prevail over the Indo-Gangetic Plains, including Delhi, on March 11 and 12
India Meteorological Department has predicted mainly clear skies for today, with mist expected to cover parts of the city during the evening hours
Delhi-NCR had seen a brief improvement in air quality due to strong winds dispersing pollutants, but the relief was short-lived
AQI was recorded at 172 at 8 am on March 7, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and remained in the 'moderate' category for the sixth day
The improved air quality is mainly due to better weather conditions, with strong winds and light rainfall, earlier this week, that helped to clear pollutants
Delhi recorded its hottest February night in 74 years, with temperatures settling at 19.5 degrees Celsius on February 27
The better air quality in Delhi-NCR is primarily due to improved weather conditions, with strong winds and light rainfall helping to clear the pollutants
Air quality across Delhi-NCR deteriorated, and remained in the 'poor' or 'moderate' range
For today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be 14.05 degrees Celsius and 28.99 degrees Celsius, respectively
With the revocation of Stage-II, curbs by CAQM, inter-state buses from NCR states are now permitted to enter Delhi
On being questioned about the monthly Rs 2,500 scheme for women, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said it would be implemented after the details had been finalised by the state government
For today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be 12 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively
Air quality across the National Capital Region (NCR) remained in the 'moderate' category, indicating a positive shift compared to previous days
Air quality improved across the natonal capital region (NCR) and remained in the 'satisfactory' or 'moderate' category, marking a relief for people, as the 24-hr average AQI remained at 160
IMD's latest weather forecast said that the western disturbance is affecting Delhi, causing partially cloudy skies and isolated drizzles in parts of the city on February 19 and February 20
February has brought unreasonably high temperatures with February 17 becoming the second-hottest day of the season. But, rainfall, predicted later this week, could bring back the cold
The fall in air quality is possibly because of the unfavourable weather conditions like partly cloudy sky and lower wind speed
A fresh western disturbance is expected to influence the western Himalayan region from February 17, with light rain possible in Delhi on February 19 and 20
The 24-hour average AQI in Delhi stood at 131 on February 14, slightly better than 134 the day before - making it the best February air since 2022