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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)

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Air Quality and Weather Bulletin for Delhi (14.10.2026)

दिल्ली के लिए वायु गुणवत्ता और मौसम बुलेटिन (14.10.2026)

1. Past Weather and Air Quality Observation: The air quality over Delhi was in the Moderate category with CPCB AQI 158 at 4PM on 13.10.2026. There has been rise in maximum temperatures by 2-3°C and no large change in minimum temperatures over Delhi during the past 24 hours. The maximum temperatures were in the range of 31-33°C and the minimum temperatures are in the range 21-22°C respectively during past 24 hours over Delhi. The minimum temperatures are above normal (1.6°C to 3.0°C) at many places and normal (-1.5°C to 1.5°C) over remaining parts of Delhi. The maximum temperatures were below normal (-1.6°C to -3.0°C) at many places and normal (-1.5°C to 1.5°C) at remaining places over Delhi. Mainly clear sky with surface wind speed 15 kmph from the southeast 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 from evening. The maximum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 32-34°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 northeast direction with surface wind speed reaching up to 15 kmph during the afternoon. The surface wind speed will increase becoming up to 20 kmph from the southeast direction during evening and night hours on 14.10.2026. Generally cloudy sky. A spell of very light to light rain at many places accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning and strong winds 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph most likely during afternoon to evening. Another spell of very light to light rain at many places accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning very likely during night. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 28°C to 30°C and 19°C to 21°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 15 kmph during the morning hours. The surface wind speed will increase becoming up to 18 kmph from the northeast direction during afternoon. The surface wind speed will increase becoming up to 20 kmph from the east direction during evening and night hours on 15.10.2026.Generally cloudy sky. A spell of very light to light rain at many places accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning during early morning to noon. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 28°C to 30°C and 17°C to 19°C, respectively. The minimum temperature will be below 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 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 decrease becoming up to 15 kmph from the southeast direction during evening and night hours on 16.10.2026. Partly cloudy sky. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 31°C to 33°C and 20°C to 22°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 20 kmph during the morning hours. The surface wind speed will increase becoming up to 22 kmph from the northwest direction during afternoon. The surface wind speed will decrease becoming up to 15 kmph from northeast direction during evening and night hours on 17.10.2026.

 

3. Predicted maximum mixing depth is likely to be 2250m on 14.10.2026, 1350m on 15.10.2026, 1650m on 16.10.2026, and 1850m on 17.10.2026 over Delhi. The ventilation index is likely to be 4500 m2/s on 14.10.2026, 7500 m2/s on 15.10.2026, 6000 m2/s on 16.10.2026 and 5800 m2/s on 17.10.2026 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.

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4. Air quality is likely to be in the Moderate category on 14.10.2026. The air quality is likely to be in the Moderate category on 15.10.2026. The air quality is likely to be in the Satisfactory category on 16.10.2026. The air quality is likely to be in the Moderate category on 17.10.2026. 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.

 For further information: https://nwp.imd.gov.in/airqualityfc_bulletin_mausam.php

 

 

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
2026-10-15 02:30

Temp 24.2 °C
Humidity 91 %
Wind 0 km/h