New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Delhi could forecast its 'very poor and above' air pollution days with over 80 per cent accuracy in winter months (October-February) in 2023-24 and 2024-25, according to a new independent study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

The CEEW study, released on 8 October, finds that the city's Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) could predict 83 out of 92 'very poor and above' episodes (AQI >300) in winter 2023-24 and 54 out of 58 such episodes in 2024-25. Accurate forecasts empower policymakers, authorities, and citizens to act early-on actions such as transport and construction restrictions, and school activities-and safeguard public health.

The CEEW study, 'How Well Can Delhi Predict...