Thu Dec 04 05:29:02 UTC 2025: Summary:
As of December 4, 2025, Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category with an AQI of 299. This is a slight improvement from the previous day’s ‘very poor’ rating. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts clear skies and a cold wave. The minimum temperature is 5.6 degrees Celsius, and the maximum is expected to be around 23 degrees Celsius.
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Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Poor’ Despite Slight Improvement, Cold Wave Predicted
New Delhi – December 4, 2025 – Delhi residents continue to grapple with poor air quality, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) settled at 299 this morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). While this marks a slight improvement from Wednesday’s ‘very poor’ reading of 335, the air remains unhealthy.
The improvement follows a brief period of better air quality on Sunday and Monday. As a reminder, CPCB categorizes AQI as follows: 0-50 (‘good’), 51-100 (‘satisfactory’), 101-200 (‘moderate’), 201-300 (‘poor’), 301-400 (‘very poor’), and 401-500 (‘severe’).
Adding to the chill, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast clear skies today and a cold wave for tomorrow. The minimum temperature recorded was 5.6 degrees Celsius, nearly four degrees below the seasonal average. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 23 degrees Celsius. Citizens are advised to take precautions against both the pollution and the cold.
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