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Delhi's AQI at 179, IMD Forecasts Clear Skies Amidst Rising Temperatures
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CNBC TV18•05-10-2026, 12:00
Delhi's AQI at 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 city experienced a minimum temperature of 23.8 degrees Celsius, 1.5 degrees above the seasonal average.
- •The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts mainly clear skies throughout the day.
- •The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius.
- •No rainfall was recorded in the city in the 24 hours leading up to Monday morning.
Key Questions Answered
Delhi's average air quality index (AQI) stood at 179 on Monday morning, which falls under the 'moderate' category.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted mainly clear skies during the day with the maximum temperature expected to reach around 36 degrees Celsius.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
