New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) Delhi saw the second consecutive "satisfactory" air quality on Sunday, with an AQI reading of 99, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
On Saturday, Delhi recorded its cleanest air for any day between January 1 and March 15 in the last three years, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 85. This was the first day of "satisfactory" air quality in 2025.
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'Good,' 51-100 is 'Satisfactory,' 101-200 is 'Moderate,' 201-300 is 'Poor,' 301-400 is 'Very Poor,' and 401-500 is 'Severe.'
The maximum temperature in Delhi on Sunday was 31 degrees Celsius, three notches above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The minimum temperature was recorded at 18 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels fluctuating between 60 per cent and 42 per cent.
The weather department has forecast strong winds for Monday, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected to be around 32 degrees Celsius and 17 degrees Celsius, respectively.