The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stayed in the 'poor' category on Saturday morning, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
According to the CPCB, Delhi's AQI was 212 at 7 am on Saturday, compared to 277 on Friday.
In Delhi's Alipur, Anand Vihar, Bawana, and Chandni Chowk, the AQI levels were recorded at 205, 249, 278, and 168, respectively. The AQI measurements were 212 in Dwarka Sec 8, 247 in Nehru Nagar, 247 at IGI Airport (T3), 253 in Rohini, 242 in Pusa, and 264 in Mundka.
An AQI ranging from 0-50 is deemed good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 is moderate, 201-300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor, and 401-500 is severe.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department reported that the temperature in Delhi at 5:30 am on Saturday was 9.4 degrees Celsius. Many homeless individuals continued to seek shelter in night shelters.
Officials have announced that the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has erected 235 pagoda tents to house homeless individuals. According to IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy, temperatures in the national capital increased by approximately 4-5 degrees Celsius on Friday, following a day of cold wave conditions in Delhi.
On Wednesday, Delhi witnessed its chilliest December morning as the minimum temperature fell to 4.9 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature climbed to 23 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD.
The IMD attributed the sudden temperature drop to a western disturbance and predicted that minimum temperatures would stabilize around 8-9 degrees Celsius over the next five to seven days.
"The sudden dip in temperatures was due to the western disturbance, causing a 4-5 degree Celsius drop. Delhi experienced cold wave conditions yesterday. However, temperatures have risen by around 4-5 degrees Celsius today.
Minimum temperatures will remain in the range of 8-9 degrees Celsius for the next five to seven days, while maximum temperatures are expected to stay between 22-24 degrees Celsius," Sen said.
She also mentioned that foggy conditions are expected to continue in northwest India.