Reported by The Times of India
New Delhi: The city’s air quality remained ‘moderate’ Tuesday at 179. However, it is likely to worsen to the ‘poor’ range Wednesday.
According to the Decision Support System, which estimates the contribution of various sources to Delhi’s PM2.5, the highest estimated contributor Tuesday was Delhi’s transport sector (23.8%). It was followed by 7.7% of emissions coming from Sonipat, Delhi residential areas (6%) and 5.7% of emissions from Jhajjar.
The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi predicted that the air quality is likely to be in the ‘poor’ category from Wednesday to Friday and in the subsequent six days.
Meanwhile, the maximum temperature was recorded at 31.8 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, Tuesday. It is expected to hover around 31-33 degrees over the next few days. “No significant change in maximum temperatures is expected during the next 48 hours and a rise by 1-3°C is likely thereafter,” said a Met official.
The minimum temperature dipped marginally to 17.7 degrees Celsius, one notch below normal. The city recorded the season’s lowest minimum temperature at 17.1 degrees Celsius Monday. It is likely to stay between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius over the next few days.
