Delhi Air Quality Turns Poor as AQI Rises to 232

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'poor' category on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 232, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app. The national capital's air quality had remained in the 'moderate' category on Tuesday, when the AQI was recorded at 168.

The latest reading indicates a decline in air quality, with pollution levels moving into a range that may cause breathing discomfort, particularly among children, older people and those with respiratory or heart conditions.

CPCB's AQI Classification

According to CPCB standards, an AQI between zero and 50 is classified as 'good', 51–100 as 'satisfactory', 101–200 as 'moderate', 201–300 as 'poor', 301–400 as 'very poor', and 401–500 as 'severe'.
With Wednesday's AQI at 232, Delhi falls within the 'poor' category, highlighting concerns over the capital's deteriorating air quality.

Minimum Temperatures Across Delhi

Meanwhile, minimum temperatures across Delhi remained around 15–17 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 15.7 degrees Celsius, while Palam registered 15.5 degrees Celsius. Lodhi Road recorded 16.2 degrees Celsius, and the Ridge station reported 16.5 degrees Celsius. Ayanagar recorded the lowest minimum temperature among the listed stations at 14.8 degrees Celsius.

The worsening air quality, alongside the prevailing weather conditions, places Delhi's pollution situation under renewed focus as residents navigate the changing seasonal conditions.

Residents, particularly vulnerable groups, should follow official air-quality advisories and take precautions when pollution levels remain elevated.