Delhi AQI at 300 as City Records Coldest Morning of Season at 5.7°C
New Delhi, Dec 1 — Delhi woke up to clearer skies on Monday, but the city’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category with an overall AQI of 300, slightly worse than Sunday’s 279 reading.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 23 of 38 monitoring stations reported AQI levels in the ‘very poor’ range.
Nehru Nagar recorded the worst AQI at 354, while NSIT Dwarka reported the best at 202, still in the ‘moderate’ category.
Meteorologists credited strong northwesterly winds over the weekend for dispersing pollutants, ending a 24‑day streak of ‘very poor’ air quality.
Continuous winds of 10–15 km/hr prevented nighttime stagnation, improving visibility across Delhi and neighboring states.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s Safdarjung weather station recorded a minimum temperature of 5.7°C — 4.6°C below normal — marking the coldest morning of the season and the lowest November temperature since at least 2022.
Clear skies and strong winds contributed to both the improved visibility and the sharp dip in night temperatures.
Authorities continue to monitor pollution levels closely as winter progresses, with residents advised to take precautions against poor air quality while bracing for colder days ahead.
