India, Nov. 26 -- Delhi's air quality remained "very poor" on Wednesday, even as the minimum temperature of 8degC was three degrees below normal and the lowest for November since 2022, when it dipped to 7.3degC. On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9degC, compared to 9.3degC on Monday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said cold northwesterly winds were expected to persist on Thursday, with the minimum staying around 8degC.

An air quality index (AQI) of 333 (very poor) was recorded at 9am on Wednesday. It was 353 (very poor) at 4pm on Tuesday and 382 on Monday. The AQI improved thanks to higher wind speeds during the day.

The air quality is expected to remain "very poor" with Wednesday being the 21st straight day...