The fall in air quality is possibly because of the unfavourable weather conditions like partly cloudy sky and lower wind speed
The IMD forecasts shallow fog in the morning, followed by a cloudy sky later in the day
The weather department has stated that a western disturbance will lead to a fresh spell of rain in Delhi
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
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
The IMD forecasts warm, sunny weather with strong surface winds later in the day
Cold waves, a defining characteristic of Delhi's winters, were almost entirely absent this season. December recorded just one cold wave day
Temperature fluctuations are likely to continue nationwide over the next few days
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
Temperature fluctuations are likely to continue nationwide over the next few days
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
While afternoons are getting warmer, cooler spells in the mornings and nights provide some respite
The six-day forecast suggests that the AQI will fluctuate between 'poor' and 'moderate' in the coming days
The IMD has predicted misty conditions in the early hours, followed by a predominantly clear sky as the day progresses
The IMD has forecast that cold winds and foggy conditions may continue due to the influence of a fresh western disturbance
Minimum temperature also saw a sharp drop of over 3 degrees Celsius due to the northwesterly winds that reached upto 30 kmph in the afternoon
This January has been particularly unusual for Delhi, with a combination of unexpectedly high temperatures, dense fog, and deteriorating air quality
This is the first time in February that Delhi's AQI has improved to the 'moderate' range
The minimum temperature is expected to drop to 9 degree Celsius, while the maximum may reach 25 degree Celsius
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