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Delhi Air Quality Sees Slight Improvement, AQI Dips to 'Moderate' 196

Delhi's air quality showed a marginal improvement on Sunday morning, with the overall AQI recorded at 196, placing it in the 'moderate' category. However, several areas including Mundka, Pusa, and Narela continued to record AQI levels in the 'poor' category, above 200. A thin layer of smog was still visible across parts of the city, indicating that overall conditions remain concerning. The India Meteorological Department has predicted misty conditions alongside a temperature range of 10 to 23 degrees Celsius.

Key Points: Delhi AQI Improves to Moderate 196, Smog Persists

  • AQI improves to 196 (moderate)
  • Mundka records worst AQI at 266
  • Thin smog layer persists across city
  • Temperature forecast between 10°C and 23°C
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Delhi air quality slightly improves, AQI level at 196

Delhi's air quality improved slightly to an AQI of 196 (moderate) on Sunday morning, though many areas remain in the 'poor' category with persistent smog.

"The air quality in the national capital showed slight improvement, with the Air Quality Index level at 196 in the 'moderate' category - Central Pollution Control Board"

New Delhi, February 8

The air quality in the national capital showed slight improvement, with the Air Quality Index level at 196 in the 'moderate' category at 7 am on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

This is an improvement compared to Saturday, when the AQI stood at 227 at 4 pm, in the 'poor' category.

Meanwhile, Mundka in Delhi recorded the highest AQI level at 266, followed by Pusa 257, Narela 247, Rohini 247, Ashok Vihar 243, Jahangirpuri 242, Wazirpur 239, Nehru Nagar 237, Shadipur 236, Bawana 231, Vivek Vihar 231, Sirifort 222, and Chandani Chowk 220 in the 'poor' category.

Sri Aurobindo Marg recorded the lowest AQI level of 126, along with IGI Airport 131, Aya Nagar 136, Lodhi Road 139, Major Dhyan Chand Stadium 140, IIT Delhi 141 and Mandir Marg 145.

Despite this improvement, a thin layer of smog persists in parts of the city, and overall air quality remains poor.

The readings on Sunday stand similar to those on Saturday, as yesterday the AQI at Anand Vihar was recorded at 260, and RK Puram was 237 in the "poor" category. While Delhi's ITO saw a busy morning with an AQI of 223 in the 'poor' category, the AQI at Chandni Chowk was 232.

The AQI in Aya Nagar was recorded at 151; at the IGI Airport (T3), it was at 138, and in Pusa, it was recorded at 157, all in the 'moderate' category.

As per AQI classification, a reading between 0 and 50 is 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor' and 401 to 500 'severe'.

Meanwhile, the maximum temperature predicted in the national capital is 23 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 10 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted mist in the air today.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Living in Rohini, and the AQI here is 247? It feels the same as yesterday! 😷 This 'improvement' the article talks about doesn't mean much on the ground. We still have that smog layer. When will we see a day with 'good' air? Seems like a distant dream for Delhiites.
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David E
Interesting data. The spatial variation is significant. I live near Lodhi Road (AQI 139) and my colleague in Jahangirpuri (242) has a very different experience. This highlights the need for hyper-local solutions, not just city-wide policies. The wind patterns and local sources matter a lot.
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Aman W
Thank God for the slight improvement! My son's cricket match at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium might not get cancelled. But let's be real, with mist predicted and temperatures like this, the air won't clear up much. We need long-term solutions, not just waiting for the weather to change.
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Shreya B
As a doctor, I have to say this: 'Moderate' (101-200) is not safe. It's a health risk. People with asthma, bronchitis, or heart conditions will feel it. We see a spike in OPD visits even at these levels. The classification makes it sound okay, but we must aim for 'Good' (0-50). Our standards should be higher.
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Karthik V
The article mentions the CPCB data, but what about the steps being taken? Every winter it's the same story. Stubble burning, vehicle pollution, construction dust...

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