Muskan BhatiaNew Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Strong winds in the national capital region (NCR) on Friday improved the city's air quality, offering mild relief to the residents from toxic air.
At 4 p.m. on Friday, the 24-hour rolling average of Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 236, a marginal improvement from the previous day's reading of 380, entering the 'poor' category from the 'very poor' category, according to the data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
North-westerly winds reaching up to the speed of 15-18 kmph on Friday helped in dispersing the pollutant levels that had accumulated near the ground amid the cold weather conditions. The trend is likely to continue, added the experts.
"Moderate wind conditions are expected ...