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Delhi's air quality remains in the 'poor' category despite light rain on Sunday evening and night, which slightly improved the Air Quality Index (AQI) across Delhi-NCR. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the capital's AQI was recorded at 253 at 6 am on Monday, with smog enveloping several areas. The rain also caused a noticeable drop in temperature, intensifying the cold.

Delhi Area-Wise AQI Today

    • Anand Vihar: 276 (Poor)

    • Alipur: 239 (Poor)

    • Ashok Vihar: 254 (Poor)

    • Chandni Chowk: 208 (Poor)

    • Dwarka Sector-8: 251 (Poor)

    • Jahangirpuri: 261 (Poor)

    • Narela: 249 (Poor)

    • Rohini: 263 (Poor)

    • Indirapuram, Ghaziabad: 139 (Moderate)

    • Vasundhara, Ghaziabad: 108 (Moderate)

    • Noida Sector-62: 150 (Moderate)

    • Noida Sector-116: 143 (Moderate)

Delhi's air quality is expected to deteriorate further and may fall into the 'very poor' category on Tuesday, according to CPCB. On Sunday morning, the city's air index stood at 279, compared to 233 on Saturday. The IQAir app recorded an even higher AQI of 321 on Sunday morning, highlighting severe pollution levels.

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Delhi Weather Updates

The minimum temperature on Monday morning was recorded at 7.4 degrees Celsius, three degrees above normal, contributing to chilly mornings. The Meteorological Department forecasts smog and moderate to dense fog on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Depending on fog density, visibility may drop to 50–500 meters, with temperatures expected to range between 8 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius.

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The city experienced drizzle late Sunday evening in areas like Laxmi Nagar, Lodhi Road, and Vasant Kunj, marking the first rain in two and a half months since September 19. The Western Disturbance active over the region brought cloud cover, preventing the sun from shining brightly and resulting in a maximum temperature drop of 1.7 degrees Celsius compared to the previous day.