Delhi AQI Remains Poor At 237: What Thursday's Rain Forecast Means For You (Representative Image.)
\n\nNew Delhi: Delhi's air quality remained in the poor category on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 237. However, early morning drizzles and rain forecast for the day could bring some respite from pollution and make breathing easier.
\n\nAccording to the latest AQI reading, the national capital continued to grapple with poor air quality even as changing weather conditions offered hope of temporary relief. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain, forecasting light to very light showers at most places and moderate rain at isolated locations on Thursday.
\n\nThe rain is likely to be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph. Light to very light rain is also expected on Friday.
\n\nAccording to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi's AQI deteriorated to 229 on Wednesday, marking the fourth poor air-quality day of the month.
\n\nThe capital had recorded a three-day streak of poor air quality from October 21 to 23, following which Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was imposed on October 21.
\n\nHowever, stronger winds…
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