Delhi Records Poorest February Air Quality in Three Years Amid Rising Temperatures

Delhi experienced its poorest February air quality in three years, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 234 till February 26, according to CREA. The city recorded 20 'poor' and two 'very poor' air quality days, with ozone identified as the dominant pollutant on most days. Concurrently, Delhi saw unusually high temperatures, with maximums reaching 31.9°C, attributed to a severe rainfall deficit and weak western disturbances. On February 28, AQI levels rose again to 'poor', with Rohini recording the highest pollution at 372, while weather conditions remained warm and dry.