In neighbouring cities, Gurugram recorded an AQI of 114, while Noida and Greater Noida reported AQIs of 90 and 60, respectively
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
As pollution levels declined, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee on Grap revoked Stage-II curbs
With the revocation of Stage-II, curbs by CAQM, inter-state buses from NCR states are now permitted to enter Delhi
The CPCB classifies the air quality index into the following categories: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (satisfactory), 101-200 (moderate), 201-300 (poor), 301-400 (very poor) and 401-500 (severe)
According to the city's 24-hour average at 4 pm, the AQI in Gurugram also remained in the 'moderate' category at 129, whereas, in Ghaziabad, and Noida, it improved significantly
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
The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi predicts 'moderate' air quality from 20-21 February, with AQI levels expected to range from 'poor' to 'moderate' over the next six days
Unfavourable weather, including a partly cloudy sky and low wind speed, has worsened air quality in Delhi
According to the city's 24-hour average, the AQI in Gurugram was recorded in the 'poor' category at 228, while in Ghaziabad and Noida, it was in the 'moderate' category at 129 and 111, respectively
The fall in air quality is possibly because of the unfavourable weather conditions like partly cloudy sky and lower wind speed
According to the city's 24-hour average, the AQI in Gurugram was recorded in the 'poor' category at 214, while in Ghaziabad and Noida, it was in the 'moderate' category at 106 and 128, respectively
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
Delhi saw its best air quality in four months on February 13 as strong winds helped improve the air quality from poor to moderate levels
After three days of 'poor' air quality, Delhi's AQI has now improved to the 'moderate' category. On Wednesday at 4 pm, the AQI in the national capital was recorded at 212
AQI levels deteriorated after being in the 'moderate' category until February 9, it was 265 at 7 am on February 12, according to the Central Pollution Control Board
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the day's forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 16.76 degrees Celsius and 28.58 degrees Celsius
On Monday, the AQI was recorded at 258 at 8 am and dipped further to 271 at around 4 pm