Delhi cold wave: The Air Quality Index (AQI) this morning was recorded at 276 compared to 336 on Wednesday morning. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality on Wednesday was 289.

The national capital on Thursday recorded season's lowest temperature at 5.8 degrees amid intense cold wave. As per the weather department, the temperature in the capital on Thursday was 1.1 degrees below normal as cold northerly winds from the Himalayan region moved towards Delhi. The earlier known lowest minimum temperature of the season was observed on December 20, when the mercury dropped to 6.1 degrees Celsius.

Air quality improves in Delhi 
The Air Quality Index (AQI) this morning was recorded at 276 compared to 336 on Wednesday morning. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality on Wednesday was 289.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classification, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor' and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Minimum temperature recorded at 5.8 degrees Celsius
The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 5.8 degrees Celsius, 1.1 notches below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said.

The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 16 degrees Celsius. The weather office has forecast dense fog on Friday and Saturday.