Slight improvement in air quality in Delhi, minimum temperature 10.5 deg C

NEW DELHI: Delhi residents woke up to slightly-improved air quality on Tuesday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 274 in the morning, marking the third consecutive day of relief.

The beginning of December has been relatively easier for Delhiites to breathe compared to November, which saw toxic air persisting on most days of the month.

At 9 am on Tuesday, the national capital’s AQI was recorded at 274, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Monday, Delhi’s 24-hour AQI stood at 280.