India, March 5 -- The minimum temperature in Delhi dropped by 3.8degC and was recorded at 11.8degC on Wednesday morning while the air quality index (AQI) remained in the 'moderate' category owing to strong winds in the national Capital.

The AQI, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), was recorded at 108 (moderate) at 9am on Wednesday. The 24-hour average AQI a day before was recorded at 4pm was 148 (moderate).

CPCB classifies AQI between 0 and 50 as 'good,' between 51 and 100 as 'satisfactory,' between 101 and 200 as 'moderate,' between 201 and 300 as 'poor,' between 301 and 400 as 'very poor,' and over 400 as 'severe.'

According to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) for Delhi, the air quality is expected to...