Weather Update: Storms and Rain Expected in National Capital

Weather Forecast for the National Capital

On Friday, the national capital is likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by rain, as reported by the meteorological department. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature is expected to be around 28.4 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature could reach approximately 37 degrees Celsius.

The IMD also noted that relative humidity was recorded at 75 percent as of 8:30 AM. Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicated that Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 72, which falls within the satisfactory range.

Understanding Air Quality Index (AQI) Levels

The CPCB categorizes the AQI as follows: an index between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 is 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 is 'moderate', 201 to 300 is 'poor', 301 to 400 is 'very poor', and an index from 401 to 500 is deemed 'severe'.