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Delhi Weather: Delhi recorded its coldest October night in the past two years on Thursday, as the minimum temperature dipped to 17 degrees C. Meanwhile, the city’s air quality slightly improved, shifting from the ‘very poor’ to the ‘poor’ category after four straight days of severe pollution.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Thursday night’s temperature was 0.2 degrees C below the season’s average, marking the lowest so far this year. In comparison, on October 15, 2024, the minimum temperature had been a bit higher at 17.4 degrees C. The day’s maximum temperature reached 32.3 degrees C, just above the normal of 31.9 degrees C.

For Saturday, the IMD has predicted misty conditions in the morning, with temperatures likely to range between 17 degrees C and 31 degrees C.

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Delhi-NCR Air Quality remains under "very poor" category

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region reported varied air quality levels on Friday morning, with several areas falling into the 'Very Poor' category with the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) 2 norms already in place.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region reported varied air quality levels on Friday morning, with several areas falling into the 'Very Poor' category with the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) 2 norms already in place.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 292 as of 8 am today.

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In south-west Delhi's RK Puram, the AQI was recorded at 316, while Patparganj reported 323. Other areas such as Bawana (347), Burari (334), Ashok Vihar (320), and Jahangirpuri (348) continued to register 'Very Poor' readings. The ITO area also reported 316, while the India Gate zone was recorded at 254.

The CPCB defines AQI readings of 0–50 as 'good’, 51–100 'satisfactory’, 101–200 'moderate’, 201–300 'poor’, 301–400 'very poor’, and 401–500 'severe’.

(With ANI Inputs )

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