Delhi AQI 367 Stays Very Poor; Mild Days, Western Disturbance on 10 Nov

Delhi’s air quality stayed in the “very poor” category on Thursday 5 November 2026, with a citywide Air Quality Index (AQI) of 367 and Alipur the worst-hit area at 427, in the “severe” band, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data reported by PTI. No rain is expected in the capital on Friday, and reports on the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast point to a western disturbance reaching the western Himalayas from 10 November.

Mild Days, No Rain for Delhi

The minimum temperature at Safdarjung, Delhi’s main weather station, was 16.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 1.1 degrees above the season’s average, PTI reported. The maximum was forecast near 28 degrees. For Friday, News24 reported IMD’s forecast of about 30 degrees maximum and 17 degrees minimum in Delhi, with no rain. The same report gave Lucknow a maximum of 30 and a minimum of 18 degrees.

Manali Near Minus 5 Degrees

In Himachal Pradesh, Manali is forecast to touch a maximum of 6 degrees and a minimum of minus 5 degrees on Friday, according to News24. IMD’s forecast, as reported, says some areas may cool by 3 to 4 degrees. IPB reported on 5 November that Mandi logged 11.9 degrees, India’s lowest minimum that day.

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What the Next Week Holds

A fresh western disturbance is expected to affect the western Himalayas from 10 November, which could bring rain or snow to higher reaches and change night temperatures across the plains. Delhi’s pollution story, including the dispute over stubble burning, is covered in IPB’s report on AQI 370 and the stubble fire count, and under the Delhi air pollution tag.

Source: Based on reporting by Deccan Chronicle (PTI) and News24. No IMD bulletin page for 6 November could be opened.

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