Delhi Experiences Cleanest Air for the Year, AQI Stands at 85 on Saturday
Summary: Delhi recorded its cleanest air for any day between January 1 and March 15 in the last three years, with an average AQI of 85, placing it in the ‘Satisfactory’ category, as per the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Introduction: As the city of Delhi basks in the warm sunshine, residents are treated to a pleasant surprise – the cleanest air in years. On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Delhi recorded its cleanest air for any day between January 1 and March 15 in the last three years, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
AQI Hits Satisfactory Levels:
• The 24-hour average AQI stood at 85 at 4 p.m. on Saturday, placing it in the ‘Satisfactory’ category.
• This is the first ‘Satisfactory’ air quality day of 2025.
• AQI levels are categorized as: 0-50 (Good), 51-100 (Satisfactory), 101-200 (Moderate), 201-300 (Poor), 301-400 (Very Poor), and 401-500 (Severe).
Weather Update:
• Maximum temperature in Delhi was 33 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average.
• Minimum temperature was 18.7 degrees Celsius.
• Humidity levels fluctuated between 62% and 50%.
Looking Ahead:
• The weather department has predicted generally cloudy skies with light rain or drizzle on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
• Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 32 degrees Celsius and 17 degrees Celsius, respectively.
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