NEW DELHI: Delhi experienced its lowest temperature of the season on Saturday with the mercury dropping to 7.1 degrees Celsius, which was three degrees below the seasonal norm, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The capital’s air quality deteriorated from ‘moderate’ to ‘poor’ after maintaining better levels for three consecutive days.
According to Central Pollution Control Board data, the city registered an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 222 at approximately 9am.
The classification of AQI ranges from ‘good’ (0-50), ‘satisfactory’ (51-100), ‘moderate’ (101-200), ‘poor’ (201-300), ‘very poor’ (301-400), to ‘severe’ (401-500).
The IMD recorded humidity levels at 89 per cent at 8.30am in the city.
The forecast indicates clear skies throughout the day, with the maximum temperature expected to reach approximately 25 degrees Celsius.
