Delhi's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category on Sunday after overnight rains in the national capital region. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 175 between 7 and 8 AM and a forecast that it may reach up to 317, which would mean that it may once again end up in a very poor category. Under Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, an AQI between 0 and 50 is categorised as 'good', 51 to 100 as 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 as 'moderate', 201 to 300 as 'poor', 301 to 400 as 'very poor', and 401 to 500 as 'severe'. On Friday, Delhi recorded an AQI of 223 at 8 a.m., placing the national capital in the 'poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
\n\nEarlier on Saturday, Delhi recorded an AQI of 191, the lowest for October 24 in a decade, excluding the Covid period, the Delhi government said, attributing the improvement to sustained pollution control measures.
\n\nAccording to a statement issued by the Environment Department, the AQI stood at 306 on October 24 in 2024 and 275 on the corresponding date in 2025, before declining to 191 this year.
\n\nEnvironment Minister Manjinder Singh…
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