Delhi: AQI rises to 208, CAQM invokes GRAP-1 measures
The decision was taken after reviewing the air quality scenario in the NCR as well as India Meteorological Department (IMD)/Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) forecast
Scattered showers across parts of Delhi on Sunday brought down the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) from 105 to 79, pushing it into the ‘satisfactory’ category.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the capital’s average AQI on Sunday stood at 79, a drop from the previous day’s reading of 105, which fell in the ‘moderate’ range. Ground-level ozone and PM10 were identified as the major pollutants.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert at 6:30 p.m., forecasting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 km/h.
As per IMD data recorded until 5:30 p.m., Safdarjung — the capital’s base weather station — recorded 4.0 mm of rainfall, while Lodhi Road, Rajghat, and Najafgarh stations reported 8.1 mm, 7.5 mm, and 7.0 mm of rainfall respectively, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 25.1°C, which was 2.2 degrees below normal. However, the maximum temperature during the day was recorded at 34.8°C, remaining within the normal range.
Despite the below-normal maximum temperatures, humidity levels remained high, ranging between 67% and 98%. Gusty winds and scattered rain brought much-needed evening relief, as dense cloud cover offered a welcome respite to city residents.
For the next two days, the Met Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms across Delhi.
Temperatures are expected to remain near normal, reaching up to 35°C on Monday, with southeasterly winds blowing at speeds of 15–20 km/h, according to IMD data.
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