New Delhi, Dec 17 || Delhi experienced a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday, aided by relatively strong surface winds, though pollution levels continued to remain in the ‘very poor’ category.
Shallow fog was also observed across several parts of the city during the morning hours. According to official data, the national capital’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 328 at 8 a.m., an improvement from 354 recorded at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported reduced visibility in parts of the city. Safdarjung recorded the lowest visibility at 900 metres, while Palam witnessed visibility of around 1,100 metres under misty conditions. The IMD added that steady winds blowing at speeds of 7-10 km per hour during the early hours helped disperse pollutants to some extent.
Despite the marginal relief, pollution levels are expected to remain high in the coming days. According to the Centre’s Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi, air quality is likely to stay in the ‘very poor’ category from December 17 to December 19.