Topic: AQI

Weather changed suddenly in Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, bringing rain and relief from heat as the IMD issued a yellow alert for the region.

Delhi-NCR saw drizzle and heavy rain on Thursday morning, with IMD issuing a yellow alert and warning of thunder, lightning, strong winds and possible hail.

Amid rising pollution in Delhi, rain is expected to bring temporary relief as the AQI reaches 229 and the weather department forecasts showers.

Delhi’s air quality worsened again after four days of relief, with the average AQI reaching 229 and Vivek Vihar recording 316 in the very poor category.

Delhi recorded an AQI of 197 on October 27, while Chennai stood at 143. Mumbai and Kolkata reported relatively better air quality during the period.

Delhi’s air quality improved slightly with AQI at 187 on Monday, October 26, as Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa credited residents and civic agencies.

Delhi recorded the coldest morning of October at Safdarjung, with IMD forecasting light rain and thunderstorms on October 29 and 30.

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 15.3 degrees Celsius on 27 October 2026, the lowest October minimum in three years, according to the IMD.

Air pollution can affect lungs even without early symptoms. Doctors advise precautions amid air quality concerns in Delhi and other areas.

Rising AQI can affect brain and heart health, with long-term exposure to PM2.5 linked to higher risks of stroke and cardiovascular disease.

The air pollution crisis in Delhi is becoming more severe each year. This year, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has