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2mo ago

Delhi Records Cleanest Air Since 2020 with AQI of 85

Improved weather conditions and rainfall bring Delhi's air quality to 'satisfactory' levels for the first time in years, prompting the revocation of pollution control measures.

As of 7 pm on Saturday, the Anand Vihar air quality monitor recorded an AQI of 80, CPCB data showed.
A clear sky above Signature Bridge in Wazirabad on Saturday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
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Overview

  • Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 85 on Saturday, marking the cleanest air for the January to mid-March period in three years.
  • The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) due to the significant improvement in air quality.
  • Favorable meteorological conditions, including light rain, drizzle, and strong winds, played a key role in dispersing pollutants across the region.
  • This is the first time since 2020 that Delhi has recorded a 'satisfactory' AQI in the month of March, according to officials.
  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued moderate air quality in the coming days, with light rain and cooler temperatures expected.