Delhi’s air quality showed a marginal improvement on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 213 from Friday’s 226.
Strong surface winds (15–25 km/h) triggered by a weak Western Disturbance helped disperse pollutants, though most of the city remains in the “Poor” category.
AQI Breakdown by Area
While the city average improved, several hotspots continue to battle higher pollution levels, while transit hubs show better readings.
| Location | AQI Level | Category |
| Anand Vihar | 260 | Poor |
| RK Puram | 237 | Poor |
| Chandni Chowk | 232 | Poor |
| ITO | 223 | Poor |
| Pusa | 157 | Moderate |
| Aya Nagar | 151 | Moderate |
| IGI Airport (T3) | 138 | Moderate |
Weather & Forecast
- Temperature: The minimum temperature was recorded at 13.2°C, nearly normal for February.
- Winds: Strong surface winds reaching up to 25 km/h are expected to persist throughout the day, which may further bring the AQI down toward the “Moderate” range by late evening.
- Visibility: Early morning mist and shallow fog were reported, but visibility at IGI Airport remained manageable at 2300 meters, resulting in no major flight disruptions.
- Outlook: The air quality is expected to remain in the “Moderate” to “Poor” range over the weekend before potentially dipping again on Monday, February 9.