India, Feb. 15 -- Delhi residents continued to enjoy improved air quality for the second straight day, with strong winds keeping pollution levels in the "moderate" category on Friday. The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 131 on Friday, slightly better than Thursday's 134, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Forecasts indicate strong winds will persist on Saturday, maintaining the moderate AQI, but a slowdown in wind speed on Sunday may push pollution back to the "poor" category.

A western disturbance is expected to influence the western Himalayan region from February 17, with light rain possible in Delhi on February 19 and 20, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Friday marked the Capital...