• Source:JND

Delhi Pollution: The overall air quality index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 288, falling in the ‘poor’ category at 7 am on Tuesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). In view of prevailing weather conditions, the Delhi airport issued a passenger advisory stating that flight operations continue under CAT III conditions. While both arrivals and departures are operational, passengers may experience delays or disruptions.

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Although the AQI remains in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ range, it marks a significant improvement from the earlier ‘severe plus’ levels. Meanwhile, the city’s temperature dropped to 18 Degree Celsius, contributing to chilly conditions in the early morning hours.

Delhi Airport Advisory 

Delhi Airport tweets, "Flight operations continue to be in CAT III. Both arrivals and departures are taking place, though some flights may experience delays or disruptions. Passengers are requested to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight information. Please be assured that our on-ground officials are available across all terminals to provide necessary support."

Delhi-NCR AQI 

Greater Noida 277 poor, Noida 309 very poor, Gurugram 314 very poor, Faridabad 189 moderate, Ghaziabad 239 poor, Muzaffarnagar 240 poor. 

Areas With Very Poor AQI Today On Dec 28

Anand Vihar 343, Jahangirpuri 330, Wazirpur 309, Sirifort 323, Sonia Viahr 321, Vivek Vihar 334, Mundka 341, JLN Stadium 313, Pusa 329, Okhla Phase-2 316, DTU 284, Ashok Vihar 302, Chandni Chowk 348, Nehru Nagar 344, Patparganj 328, Rohini 322, RK Puram 324, IHBAS Dilshad Garden 316. 

Areas With Moderate And Poor AQI Today 

NSIT Dwarka 177, Aya Nagar 208, CRRI Mathura Road 295, IGI Airport (T3) 184, IIT Delhi 221, Lodhi Road 207, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium 283, Mandir Marg 203, Najafgarh 221, Sri Aurobindo Marg 263, Burari Crossing 240, Bawana 194, DU North Campus 264, Dwarka Sec-8 307, Narela 289, Alipur 289, Punjabi Bagh 300, Shadipur 265, ITO 286.

Delhi Weather Update

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According to the India Meteorological Department’s latest forecast, Delhi’s maximum temperature between January 6 and January 10 is expected to hover between 18 and 20 Degree Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to remain around 8 to 9 Degree Celsius. No major drop in temperature is predicted. Winds are expected to continue at around 15 kmph during this period.


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