New Delhi, Feb 12 || The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘poor’ category on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 209 around 7 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A layer of smog covered several parts of Delhi, affecting visibility during the early morning hours.
As per CPCB data, the AQI near India Gate and Kartavya Path stood at 209, which falls under the ‘poor’ category.
At 8 a.m., several monitoring stations across the city also reported poor air quality. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 218, Bawana 259, Chandni Chowk 162, DTU 169, ITO 193, Jahangirpuri 240, Mundka 201, Okhla Phase-2 200, Pusa 124, Patparganj 201, Rohini 229, Sonia Vihar 204, and Wazirpur 257.
Weather conditions remained relatively warm for mid-February. The maximum temperature on Thursday is expected to be around 26 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to settle near 12 degrees Celsius, as per India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. Mist was observed during the early hours, and no weather warning has been issued for the city.