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AIR QUALITY EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR DELHI
MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES, GOVT. OF INDIA
पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार
(Project By : Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune)

Air Quality Forecast (IST)
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  1. Past Weather and Air Quality Observation: The air quality over Delhi was in the Moderate category with CPCB AQI 179 at 4PM on 06.10.2026. There has been no large change in maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi during the past 24 hours. The maximum temperatures were around 35-37°C and the minimum temperatures are in the range 20-25°C respectively during past 24 hours over Delhi. The minimum temperatures are above normal (1.6°C to 3.0°C) at a few places, at below normal (-1.6°C to -3.0°C) at isolated places and normal (-1.5°C to 1.5°C) over remaining parts of Delhi. The maximum temperatures were above normal (1.6°C to 3.0°C) at a few places and normal (-1.5°C to 1.5°C) over remaining parts of Delhi.  Mainly clear sky with surface wind speed 20 kmph gusting to 30 kmph from the northwest direction prevailed over Delhi during past 24 hours. Mainly clear sky with surface wind speeds up to 15 kmph from the southeast direction likely to prevail during forenoon over the region today.
  2. Mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy sky towards afternoon/evening. The maximum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 34-36°C. The maximum temperatures will be near normal (-1.5°C to 1.5°C) at most places over Delhi. The predominant surface wind is likely to be from the northwest direction with surface wind speed reaching up to 15 kmph during the afternoon. The surface wind speed will decrease becoming up to 12 kmph from the northwest direction during evening and night hours on 07.10.2026. Partly cloudy sky. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 33°C to 35°C and 22°C to 24°C, respectively. The minimum temperature will be above normal (1.6°C to 3.0°C) at most places, and the maximum temperatures will be near normal (-1.5°C to 1.5°C) at most places over Delhi. The predominant surface wind is likely to be from the southeast direction with wind speed reaching up to 15 kmph during the morning hours. The surface wind speed will increase becoming up to 18 kmph from the southeast direction during afternoon. The surface wind speed will increase becoming up to 20 kmph from the southeast direction during evening and night hours on 08.10.2026. Mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy sky with possibility of very light rain/drizzle accompanied with thunderstorm/lighting at isolated places towards morning to noon. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 31°C to 33°C and 22°C to 24°C, respectively. The minimum temperature will be above normal (1.6°C to 3.0°C) at most places, and the maximum temperatures will be below normal (-1.6°C to -3.0°C) at most places over Delhi. The predominant surface wind is likely to be from the southeast direction with wind speed reaching up to 15 kmph during the morning hours. The surface wind speed will increase becoming up to 20 kmph from the northwest direction during afternoon. The surface wind speed will increase becoming up to 25 kmph from the southwest direction during evening and night hours on 09.10.2026. Partly cloudy sky. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 32°C to 34°C and 20°C to 22°C, respectively. The minimum temperature will be near normal (-1.5°C to 1.5°C) at most places, and the maximum temperatures will be below normal (-1.6°C to -3.0°C) at most places over Delhi. The predominant surface wind is likely to be from the southeast direction with wind speed reaching up to 20 kmph during the morning hours. The surface wind speed will increase becoming up to 22 kmph from the southeast direction during afternoon. The surface wind speed will increase becoming up to 25 kmph from the east direction during evening and night hours on 10.10.2026.
  3. Predicted maximum mixing depth is likely to be 3200 m on 07.10.2026, 3500 m on 08.10.2026 & 09.10.2026, 2200 m on 10.10.2026 over Delhi. The ventilation index is likely to be 22400 m2/s on 07.10.2026, 26400 m2/s on 08.10.2026, 16700 m2/s on 09.10.2026 and 4000 m2/s on 10.10.2026 over Delhi. The ventilation index lower than 6000 m2/s with an average wind speed of less than 10 kmph is unfavorable for the dispersion of pollutants.
  4. Air quality is likely to be in the Moderate category on 07.10.2026. The air quality is likely to be in the Moderate category from 08.10.2026 to 10.10.2026. The outlook for the subsequent 6 Days: The air quality is likely to be in the Moderate to Poor category.
  5. Detailed forecast analysis and verification can be seen at https://ews.tropmet.res.in.
Air Quality Index at Delhi
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Air Quality Index Range

Good AQI: Good (0 - 50)
Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk
Satisfactory AQI: Satisfactory (51 - 100)
Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk
Moderate AQI: Moderate (101 - 200)
Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution
Poor AQI: Poor for Sensitive Groups (201 - 300)
Although general public is not likely to be affected at this AQI range, people with lung disease, older adults and children are at a greater risk from exposure to ozone, whereas persons with heart and lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from the presence of particles in the air
Very Poor AQI: Very Poor (301 - 400)
Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects
Severe AQI: Severe (401 - 500)
Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected
Current Weather at Delhi
2026-10-08 02:30
Temp 25.6 °C
Humidity 85 %
Wind 0 km/h