India, March 4 -- The minimum temperature on Tuesday rose six degrees to 15.6degC compared to 9.6degC a day earlier even as Delhi's air quality remained in the "moderate" category for a fifth day.

An average air quality index (AQI) of 153 (moderate) was recorded at 8am on Tuesday. It was 156 (moderate) at 4pm on Monday. The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region has lifted the final Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan given the extended spell of improved AQI.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said cold northwesterly surface winds during the daytime on Tuesday and Wednesday would bring down maximum temperatures. Minimum temperatures are expected to oscillate between 14-17degC this week.

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