The air quality in Delhi stayed in the ‘poor’ category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 209 in the morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A layer of smog affected visibility in various parts of the city during the early hours. Near India Gate and Kartavya Path, the AQI was also 209, falling under the ‘poor’ category.
Several monitoring stations in Delhi reported poor air quality at 8 a.m. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 218, Bawana 259, Chandni Chowk 162, DTU 169, ITO 193, Jahangirpuri 240, Mundka 201, Okhla Phase-2 200, Pusa 124, Patparganj 201, Rohini 229, Sonia Vihar 204, and Wazirpur 257. Weather conditions were relatively warm for mid-February, with a maximum temperature of around 26 degrees Celsius and a minimum near 12 degrees Celsius. Mist was observed in the early hours, and no weather warning was issued.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted misty conditions to persist in the mornings over the next few days, with temperatures gradually rising. On February 13, Delhi is expected to have a maximum temperature of about 27 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 12 degrees Celsius, with morning mist and no warnings. February 14 may see slightly warmer weather, with a maximum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 13 degrees Celsius, along with morning mist.
Similar conditions are anticipated on February 15, with temperatures around 28 degrees Celsius during the day and 14 degrees Celsius at night. Misty mornings are expected, and no weather alerts have been issued. From February 16 to 17, temperatures are predicted to remain stable, with daytime highs near 28 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures around 14 degrees Celsius. Misty mornings are likely to continue, maintaining stable weather conditions.
