Delhi sees 'very poor' air quality despite rain
Monday evening brought a sigh of relief for Delhiites as the national capital witnessed light rains and winds, which lead to a fall in mercury. However, the air quality of Delhi was recorded as 'very poor', the central government-run SAFAR said Monday, adding the pollution level is expected to reduce due to thunderstorms.
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
According to Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI was recorded at 339.
"Moisture incursion from the Arabian Sea is ongoing and it is leading to increased thunderstorm activity in northwest India. Thunderstorms with gusty winds can lead to sudden peaking of dust in isolated places for a brief period of time in northwest India including Delhi," SAFAR said.
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Delhi's air quality index will slowly improve but still stay in the 'very poor' category, it said.
The air quality on Tuesday is predicted to improve to 'poor' category, SAFAR said.
The Met department on Monday saw traces of rainfall by 8:30 pm. Parts of Delhi received heavy showers by 9 pm. Meanwhile, Delhiites, who were struggling under heatwave since the past few days took to Twitter to share videos of rain across parts of the national capital.
