Delhi's AQI Dips to 'Very Poor' Despite Rains; Temperatures Plummet
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News18•28-01-2026, 08:53
Delhi's AQI Dips to 'Very Poor' Despite Rains; Temperatures Plummet
- •Delhi experienced widespread rain on Tuesday, causing a significant drop in daytime temperatures to 16.9 degrees Celsius, over 6 degrees lower than the previous day.
- •Despite the rainfall, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) worsened to the 'very poor' category, reaching 336 by evening, up from 241 ('poor') on Monday.
- •The maximum temperature of 16.9 degrees Celsius was 5 degrees below average, while the minimum was around 8 degrees Celsius.
- •The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts dry weather from Wednesday, with a yellow alert for light rain on February 1.
- •AQI is expected to improve to 'poor' on January 28-29 but may deteriorate to 'very poor' again by January 30.
Why It Matters: Despite rain and a sharp temperature drop, Delhi's air quality deteriorated to 'very poor' with fluctuating forecasts.
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