Delhi experienced a rare moment of clean air on August 4, with its AQI dropping to an impressive 29, marking one of the city's cleanest days this year.
Delhi's AQI was 29 at around 5:30am
Aug 04, 2026
02:03 pm
What's the storyDelhi recorded some of its cleanest air on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping to a "good" category reading of 29 at around 5:30am.
However, as the day progressed, the AQI readings rose slightly, recording 54 at 11:31am and peaking at 57 at 12:31pm.
Delhi experiences a temporary drop in pollution, with AQI at 220, though conditions may worsen soon.
Delhi enjoys improved air quality with an AQI of 150, marking a moderate day after recent rainfall.
The city has not recorded a “good” air day since September 10, 2023, when similar overnight rains and strong winds cleared…
Delhi's air quality improves to AQI 196, shifting from 'poor' to 'moderate', despite lingering smog in some areas.
Delhi's air quality improves to AQI 234 but is expected to worsen in the coming days, impacting health.
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