Delhi records cleanest August air since 2020 amid wet spell

Delhi recorded its cleanest August air since 2020, with the month's average air quality index (AQI) falling into the "moderate" category. This significant improvement is attributed primarily to an exceptionally wet spell, with August 2024 seeing around 50% more rainfall than average. The rain helped wash away pollutants and suppress dust. While the reduced number of active farm fires also contributed, meteorologists emphasise that the weather was the dominant factor for the cleaner air. The summary cautions that this is a seasonal respite and not indicative of long-term improvement, with air quality expected to deteriorate again as drier winter conditions set in.

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