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Delhi's AQI Hits 179, IMD Forecasts Clear Skies Amidst Rising Temperatures
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News18•05-10-2026, 10:00
Delhi's AQI Hits 179, IMD Forecasts Clear Skies Amidst Rising Temperatures
- •Delhi's air quality index (AQI) registered 179 on Monday morning, categorized as 'moderate' by the CPCB.
- •The minimum temperature in Delhi was 23.8 degrees Celsius, 1.5 degrees above normal, with daytime heat expected to continue.
- •Specific areas like Palam recorded 22.6 degrees Celsius and Lodhi Road 22.3 degrees Celsius, while Ridge was cooler at 20 degrees Celsius.
- •The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts mainly clear skies for the day, with the maximum temperature potentially reaching 36 degrees Celsius.
- •No rainfall was reported in Delhi during the 24 hours leading up to Monday morning.
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Delhi's air quality index stood at 179, falling into the 'moderate' category. The city awoke to a minimum temperature of 23.8 degrees Celsius, which is 1.5 degrees above normal.
The India Meteorological Department forecasted mainly clear skies throughout the day with daytime heat likely to persist. The maximum temperature was expected to touch 36 degrees Celsius.
Palam recorded 22.6 degrees Celsius and Lodhi Road recorded 22.3 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Ayanagar registered 22.2 degrees Celsius and the Ridge recorded a cooler 20 degrees Celsius, which was 2.5 degrees below normal.