The extreme heat has not only increased discomfort levels but has also affected Delhi’s air quality. Dust-filled winds and prolonged dry conditions have pushed the Air Quality Index (AQI) into the ‘poor’ category in several parts of the city.
Due to worsening air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated GRAP-1 restrictions in Delhi. Health experts have advised people, especially children, senior citizens, and those with respiratory problems, to avoid stepping outdoors during peak afternoon hours.
Meanwhile, the Safdarjung weather station recorded a maximum temperature of 41.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 28.4 degrees Celsius on Saturday, which is above the seasonal average and reflects the intensity of the ongoing summer spell.
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