Delhi's AQI Slips to 'Poor' After Brief 'Moderate' Relief; Temperatures Rise

• Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) returned to the 'poor' category on Monday, recorded at 249, after a 'moderate' day on Sunday (189).
• The capital experienced its warmest February day so far, with the maximum temperature reaching 26.7 degrees Celsius, 3.4 notches above normal.
• Weather experts attribute the temperature rise to a change in wind patterns, with warmer southeastern winds and reduced wind speeds.
• Temperatures are expected to dip marginally over the next two to three days as colder northwesterly winds from the western Himalayas influence the region.
• The air quality is likely to remain in the 'poor' category until February 12, according to the air quality early warning system.