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New Delhi: Residents of Delhi-NCR are waking up to hazy skies and chilly weather, with poor air quality adding to the discomfort. This seasonal pattern has returned. For today’s forecast, the sky is expected to remain mostly clear, with the minimum temperature dropping to around 19 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
#WATCH | A layer of fog engulfs the Anand Vihar area of Delhi as the AQI drops to 334, categorised as ‘Very Poor’. pic.twitter.com/z6NVZeGrlM
— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2024
Delhi's Weekly Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Delhi over the next week predicts mainly clear skies with no significant impact expected. Temperatures will remain steady, with maximum temperatures ranging from 33 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius and minimums between 18 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius. Winds will shift between southeast, east, and northeast directions at speeds varying from 8 to 16 km/h. The period from October 20 to October 24 will continue to experience clear skies, with calm to moderate winds.
AQI in Key Areas of National Capital
As of 6 am, the overall air quality index (AQI) of national capital stood in 'very poor' category as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) data.
(Anand Vihar)
AQI: 334
Category: Very Poor
(Aya Nagar)
AQI: 229
Category: Poor
(DTU)
AQI: 283
Category: Poor
(Dwarka)
AQI: 343
Category: Very Poor
(RK Puram)
AQI: 273
Category: Poor
(Rohini)
AQI: 340
Category: Very Poor
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".
Froth Cover in Delhi
The Yamuna in Delhi was seen covered with a thick layer of white froth on Friday, with experts saying this poses health hazards for people, especially as the festive season approaches. Videos circulating on social media show vast sections of the river frothing, resembling clouds over the water, which gradually dissipated later in the day.