Delhi: Minimum temperature 7.4 deg C, air quality 'very poor'
New Delhi (PTI): Delhiites woke up on Wednesday to a slightly warmer morning than the day before as the minimum temperature settled at 7.4 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal.
The minimum temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 6.8 degrees Celsius and on Monday at 6.5 degrees Celsius, three notches below normal.
The humidity level stood at 100 per cent at 8.30 am Wednesday, the meteorological department said.
The national capital has been witnessing below-normal temperatures for the last couple of days. The minimum temperature may fall again in the next two days, according to the weather office.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'very poor' category at 377, up from 333 on Tuesday.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', 401 and 450 'severe' and above 450 'severe-plus'.
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Pawan Hans helicopter crashes into sea off Mayabunder, All on board safe
Mayabunder: A Pawan Hans helicopter crashed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday morning.
The helicopter went down about two kilometres away from the helipad at around 9:45 am. All persons on board are reported safe.
The cause of the incident is not immediately known, and further details are awaited.
Pawan Hans officials said necessary protocols were initiated following the incident.
