Delhi Records Slightly Above Average Temperatures with Moderate Air Quality
Delhi recorded maximum temperatures around 35.5 to 36 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius over August 30-31, slightly above seasonal averages, according to the India Meteorological Department. The city experienced partly cloudy to cloudy skies with no rainfall reported. Air quality remained in the 'moderate' category, with AQI readings ranging from 118 to 130, as per Central Pollution Control Board data.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: news18, news18, news18, news18, news18, news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 28 Aug, 04:32 am. Other outlets followed.
Who's involved
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Story context
- Category
- Generic
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 7
- Last analysed
- 31 Aug 2026
- Key entities
- India Meteorological DepartmentCelsiusTemperatureDelhiNew DelhiPress Trust of IndiaCentral Pollution Control BoardAir quality indexAir pollutionWeather stationLodhi RoadMercury (element)