India, Feb. 7 -- The air quality improved further in the capital on Friday amid strong surface winds were recorded under the influence of a western disturbance. Delhi's 24 hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 220 (poor) at 4 pm on Friday - down from 241 at the same time on Thursday.

Forecasts show the AQI is expected to improve further and touch the 'moderate' range on Saturday.

"Delhi's air quality is likely to be in the 'moderate' category from February 7 till February 8. It is likely to be in the 'poor' category again on February 9," said the Centre's Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi.

The IMD said winds of 10-15 km/hr were recorded in the city during the day, with it briefly touching 20 km/hr too. Forecasts ...