Rain, strong winds give Delhi its best air quality in over 2 months; likely to improve further today

Delhi's 24-hour AQI on Friday read 182, the best since October 26 when it stood at 139. More rain and stronger winds on Saturday will further improve the air quality to the 'satisfactory' or 'good' category.

Delhi reported its best air quality on Friday in over two months, with agencies predicting that rain and strong winds may yield the first "good" air day of the year on Saturday.

The city's 24-hour air quality index (AQI) read 182, the best since October 26 when it stood at 139. It was 258 on Thursday.