India, Jan. 24 -- The Capital's air quality improved further on Saturday following widespread rain under the influence of a western disturbance, as minimum temperatures dropped sharply and light showers continued in some areas.

The air quality index (AQI) stood at 256 (poor) at 9 am on Saturday, a further improvement from the 24-hour average AQI of 282 (poor) recorded at 4pm on Friday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Scattered rain continued in some parts of the city. According to data from the India Meteorological department (IMD), Lodhi Road recorded 5.6 mm of Ridge between 11.30 pm on Friday and 2.30 am on Saturday, Ridge recorded 5.8 mm and Ayanagar recorded 4.1 mm of rain in the same time.

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