Tue Dec 03 01:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Air Quality Shows Improvement, Thanks to Increased Wind Speed

**New Delhi, [Date]** – Delhiites are breathing a sigh of relief as air quality shows signs of improvement. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 280 at 4 PM on Monday, still categorized as “poor,” but a significant drop from 285 on Sunday and 346 on Saturday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes this improvement to a predicted increase in wind speed across Delhi-NCR. The IMD forecasts wind speeds of 8-16 kmph on Tuesday, potentially reaching 20 kmph on Wednesday and Thursday. This stronger wind is expected to disperse pollutants and minimize fog formation, particularly on December 4th and 5th. These days are also predicted to have above-normal temperatures and sunshine.

While the AQI shows improvement, pollution levels remain high. On Monday, PM10 levels averaged 195 µg/m³ and PM2.5 levels averaged 104 µg/m³, roughly double the safe limits.

Delhi is currently experiencing higher daytime temperatures due to increased sunshine. On Monday, Safdarjung observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 27.4°C (2°C above normal) and a minimum of 10.4°C (1°C above normal). This trend is expected to continue for the next few days, with a slight temperature drop anticipated after. The IMD predicts minimum temperatures will remain relatively stable until December 5th, potentially dropping to 10°C on December 5th and 6th, and further to 9°C on December 7th and 8th.

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