Air Quality In Delhi Set To Deteriorate Over Next 2 Days

New Delhi [India]: After a marginal respite, the air quality in the national capital on Thursday deteriorated and over the next few days it is expected to further worsen, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded as ‘moderate’ today as the capital woke up to an overcast sky. ‘Delhi’s overall AQI today indicates ‘moderate’ air quality. Fine particles (size < 2.5 micrometres) contribute 56 per cent to PM10,’ SAFAR said, adding that Air quality is likely to deteriorate to the ‘upper end of moderate’ or ‘poor’ for the next two days.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the city would see shallow fog/mist till 10.30 am, and no rainfall is expected today.

The Met Department predicted that with the impact of a fresh Western Disturbance on January 19, isolated parts of North India, Central India, and the Western Himalayan Region are likely to receive rainfall in the first half of the week from January 26-February 1.