Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category with AQI at 190

The air quality in Delhi on Wednesday morning showed a slight improvement with the air quality index falling in the ‘moderate’ category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 190, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

The air quality in the Delhi University area was at 273, Pusa at 128, IIT Delhi (173), Airport area (211), Mathura Road (152), and Lodhi Road (149). Meanwhile, Noida recorded an AQI of 218, while Gurugram was at 169. 

Meanwhile, Noida recorded an AQI of 219 (poor) and Gurugram 169 (moderate). The statement said that the predominant surface wind is likely to come from Northwest directions in Delhi with wind speeds 12-16 kmph becoming calm in the evening, with clear sky and mist in the morning on October 26. 

This comes three days after ‘very poor’ air quality in the Delhi-NCR region due to a combination of low temperatures, calm winds, and farm fires in neighbouring states. The national capital’s AQI was recorded in the 'poor' category, with AQI at 231.

Meanwhile, the national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius on Wednesday morning. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature in the region is likely to settle at 31 degrees Celsius during the day.

(With agency inputs)