Delhi-NCR weather update: Air quality improves as AQI drops below 100; daytime temperatures plunge

A marked seasonal improvement was witnessed in the air quality levels in all parts of Delhi-NCR on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with various monitoring stations recording AQI levels under 100. According to IMD's forecast, a partly cloudy sky is expected over the capital city, with maximum temperatures prevailing between 26 and 28°C, significantly lower than the season's average.

Air quality falls to 'satisfactory' in Delhi stations

Analysis by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found that there has been a drastic fall in PM 2.5 levels due to the recent rains and stable winds in the region.

Satisfactory zones (AQI 51-100): AQI was recorded at 73 at IIT Delhi, 80 at Burari, 86 at Dwarka Sector-8, and 83 at IGI Airport (T3).

Moderate zones (AQI 101-200): AQI level was 104 at Ashok Vihar, 113 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 116 at Anand Vihar, while at Alipur and DTU, it was 135.

AQI Standards: Under the national standards of air quality ratings, between 0 and 50 are categorised as 'Good,' 51-100 as 'Satisfactory,' 101-200 as 'Moderate,' and 201-300 as 'Poor'.

Weekend weather forecast for Delhi-NCR

Comfortable daytime temperatures are expected on the weekend, thereby maintaining early winter weather conditions over north India.

Saturday's weather: The daytime highs are likely to be in the range of 26°C to 28°C, and the nighttime lows will stay in the range of 15°C to 17°C.

Weather outlook on Sunday: On Sunday, partially cloudy weather is expected to prevail, and the maximum temperatures will be between 28°C and 30°C, and the minimum temperatures will range between 16°C to 18°C.

National weather systems: Bay of Bengal depression and western disturbance

The low-pressure system that had developed over the South Andaman Sea on October 30 is anticipated to strengthen into a deep depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday.

Weather in eastern and coastal India: Heavy rains are expected in Coastal Andhra Pradesh on November 2 and 3, while Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal will experience widespread rains between October 31 and November 5.

Weather in western Himalayas: Light rains and snowfall in higher reaches are expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir till November 2.

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