With AQI In 'Very Poor' Range, What Delhi's Chhath Puja Devotees Can Expect From The Weather

New Delhi: Residents woke up to smog, haze, and a slight chill in the air on Thursday. Despite concerns about high AQI levels, many across the capital are preparing to celebrate Chhath Puja. Attention now turns to the weather conditions for today and tomorrow, as these will play a crucial role in the festivities.

Weather Forecast On Nov 7, 8On November 7, 2024, Delhi is expected to experience smog, shallow fog, and mist in the morning, with similar conditions likely at night. Winds will be light, coming from the southeast at speeds between 4-8 km/h. The day will see mainly clear skies, with temperatures ranging from a high of 33 degrees Celsius to a low of 17 degrees Celsius. On November 8, conditions remain similar, with smog, fog, and mist predicted in the morning and night, while skies stay mostly clear. The maximum temperature is expected to be 32 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 17 degrees Celsius, and light winds shifting between southeast and northeast. AQI Data Of DelhiAs of 6 am on Thursday, overall air quality of the national capital stood in 'very poor' category. Region-wise data are as follows: 1. Anand ViharAQI: 425 (Severe) 2. Aya NagarAQI: 346 (Very Poor) 3. BawanaAQI: 409 (Severe) 4. DwarkaAQI: 378 (Very Poor) 5. Lodhi RoadAQI: 172 (Moderate) 6. NarelaAQI: 382 (Very Poor) 7. RK PuramAQI: 378 (Very Poor)According to AQI classifications, a score of 0-50 is considered "good", 51-100 "satisfactory", 101-200 "moderate", 201-300 "poor", 301-400 "very poor", and 401-500 "severe".