India, Oct. 16 -- As the festival of lights draws near, the air quality in the national capital on Thursday was recorded in the 'poor category' for the third consecutive day as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 237.

According to Delhi's regional meteorological centre, the minimum temperature for the day is expected to be 18.1 degrees Celsius, and the maximum temperature around 32.5 degrees Celsius, with 87 per cent relative humidity and no chances of rain as of 10.30 am. The city experienced a misty morning and an overall clear sky later during the day.

The AQI on Wednesday was recorded at 210, and 201 on Tuesday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactor...