Delhi Breathes Easier: Air Quality Shifts to 'Poor' After Weeks of Severe Pollution

• Delhi's overall AQI recorded at 220 ('poor') on Thursday morning, a significant improvement from previous 'severe' levels.
• Anand Vihar still registered 'very poor' with an AQI of 308, indicating localized high pollution.
• The capital experienced 'very poor' or 'severe' air quality continuously from December 11 to December 24.
• Improvement attributed to surface winds (15-25 kmph) from the northwest and a western disturbance, leading to clearer skies.
• Relief is expected to be short-lived, with air quality likely to worsen again soon; CAQM lifted GRAP Stage IV curbs.

Why It Matters: Delhi's air quality improved to 'poor' after weeks of severe pollution, but this relief may be temporary.