Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category on May 16

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood in the 'poor' category at 297 at 9 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius, 0.3 notch below the season's average.

The IMD has forecast thunderstorm with rain on Friday (May 16, 2025) and Saturday (May 17, 2025). The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 41 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity was 44% at 8.30 a.m.