Delhi Experiences Rain and Winds, Air Quality Improves to 'Satisfactory'
Overnight winds, showers cool Delhi, push AQI to ‘satisfactory’
Hindustan Times
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Delhi's air quality improved significantly to an AQI of 88, the best since October, following strong winds and light showers. The Commission for Air Quality Management lifted Stage-1 measures of the Graded Response Action Plan due to favorable meteorological conditions, with more rain expected in the coming days.
- 01Delhi's air quality index (AQI) dropped to 88, marking the best level since October 2022.
- 02Strong winds reached speeds of up to 70 km/h, disrupting flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- 03Stage-1 measures of the Graded Response Action Plan were lifted due to improved air quality.
- 04Temperatures in Delhi were significantly lower, with a maximum of 32.2°C recorded.
- 05Further rain is expected late Monday night and early Tuesday, with a temperature rise anticipated later in the week.
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Delhi experienced a refreshing change in weather on Monday, with strong winds and scattered light showers leading to a significant drop in the air quality index (AQI) to 88, classified as 'satisfactory.' This marks the lowest AQI since October 2022 and a notable improvement from 175 the previous day. The winds, which reached speeds of up to 70 km/h, disrupted flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport, resulting in 24 flights being diverted. In response to the improved air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) lifted Stage-1 measures of the Graded Response Action Plan, which had been in place since April 16. The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 32.2°C, significantly lower than the previous day's 36.6°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts more rain late Monday night and early Tuesday, with temperatures expected to rise again later in the week.
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The improved air quality will benefit residents by reducing health risks associated with pollution, while the weather changes may affect daily activities and commuting.
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