Increased rainfall improves city s air quality

Delhi | Friday | 16th August, 2019

Summary:

The authorities have attributed increased rainfall with approaching western disturbance as the main reason behind the improvement in air quality. According to the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR), the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was 44 on Friday which falls in good category, while the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said the AQI was recorded in satisfactory category at 59. The air quality is predicted to be in good category for the next three days, according to SAFAR. "Overall air quality of Delhi is in good category. Wide spread rain helped to the sudden improvement of the air quality..