Delhi witnessed a breath of fresh air on March 15, 2025, recording its lowest AQI in three years with a remarkable 85

Trending: Delhi has recorded its lowest Air Quality Index in three years, dropping to 85 and marking the first 'Satisfactory' air quality day of 2025.

By Isha Nagdekar 19 Mar 2025 in Trending

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Delhi has recorded its lowest Air Quality Index in three years, dropping to 85 and marking the first 'Satisfactory' air quality day of 2025.

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In a significant improvement in air quality, Delhi recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 85 on Saturday, marking the lowest level in the past three years for the period between January 1 and March 15. According to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), this is the first time in 2025 that Delhi’s air quality has fallen under the ‘Satisfactory’ category (AQI 51-100).

"Today, Delhi recorded an average AQI of 85, the lowest in the last three years for the period from January 1 to March 15. This is also the first day of the current year with a ‘Satisfactory’ AQI. Notably, Delhi has witnessed a ‘Satisfactory’ AQI in March for the first time in five years, since 2020," the CAQM stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Today, Delhi recorded an average AQI of 85, the lowest in the last three years for the period from 01st January to 15th March. Today’s AQI is also the first day of the current year with a ‘Satisfactory’ AQI (AQI 51-100).
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— Commission for Air Quality Management (@CAQM_Official) March 15, 2025

Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR has experienced a slight shift in weather as dark clouds covered the sky on Friday evening. Also, parts of South Delhi received light rain, bringing temporary relief.

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