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Delhi AQI Today: Air Slips to Moderate After Rain
In brief
Delhi’s air quality slipped back into the “moderate” category on Tuesday, October 13, with an AQI of 138 at 9:05 a.m., a day after heavy rain had pushed it down to 83, the Hindustan Times reports. The city got 41.6 mm of rain on Monday, nearly three times the October average.
What is Delhi’s AQI today? 138 at 9:05 a.m. on Oct 13, in the moderate range, according to the Hindustan Times. Monday’s reading of 83 was “satisfactory”, after an AQI of 111 on Sunday. Readings vary by station and hour, so check the CPCB Sameer app for live numbers.
What is the Delhi weather today?
The India Meteorological Department forecast partly cloudy skies and a high near 33°C. Monday’s maximum at Safdarjung was 30.2°C, four degrees below normal, the paper reported.
What do AQI numbers mean?
On India’s scale, 0–50 is good, 51–100 satisfactory, 101–200 moderate, 201–300 poor, 301–400 very poor and above 400 severe. Read our AQI explainer.
Will Delhi pollution get worse?
Air quality in Delhi usually worsens from late October into winter as winds slow and temperatures drop. Authorities apply GRAP restrictions in stages as AQI rises; follow CAQM announcements.
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Why it matters
Millions of Delhi residents, especially children and older people, plan outdoor activity around daily AQI.
People also ask
Is Delhi AQI good today?
On Oct 13 morning it was 138, which is in the moderate category.
Where can I check live Delhi AQI?
Use the CPCB Sameer app or the CPCB national AQI website.
Sources
- Hindustan Times: Delhi’s AQI slips back to moderate a day after rain improved air quality
- India Meteorological Department: Mausam
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