India, Jan. 27 -- Multiple spells of light rain and gusty winds touching 40 km per hour were expected in Delhi on Tuesday, and improve air quality even as an approaching western disturbance raised the minimum to around normal at 8degC, compared to 4.2degC a day earlier. An average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 294 (poor) was recorded at 8am on Tuesday. It was 241 (poor) at 4pm on Monday.

The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi said the AQI is likely to return to the "moderate" range on Tuesday. "Delhi's AQI is likely to be in the 'moderate' category from January 27-28. It is likely to be in the 'poor' category on January 29," said the EWS in its daily bulletin. It added that the AQI is likely to hover around the "poor" category, betw...