Overview

• Delhi and Gurugram recorded an AQI of 500, classified as hazardous, prompting warnings to avoid outdoor activities and use air purifiers and masks.
• Chennai experienced moderate air quality with an AQI of 158, alongside overcast skies and temperatures ranging from 23.5°C to 26.46°C.
• Mumbai and Ahmedabad saw moderate AQI levels at 195 and 173, respectively, with clear or partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures around 25°C.
• Ranchi and Hyderabad reported poor air quality with AQI levels of 267 and 215, urging caution for vulnerable populations, including those with respiratory conditions.
• Jammu and Kashmir faced extreme cold with temperatures as low as -17.05°C, while other cities, including Bengaluru and Pune, reported moderate weather and air quality conditions.