On a recent Tuesday, Delhi faced reduced visibility of 750 meters in the Palam area at 7:30 am, exacerbated by 'very poor' air quality with an AQI of 309. The city's atmospheric challenges persisted despite a rise in minimum temperature to 14.6 degrees Celsius, five degrees above the norm, aiding pollutant dispersion.

Contrary to trapping pollutants, the elevated minimum temperature played a crucial role in dispersal. Delhi's last severe air day was on November 24, reaching an AQI of 415.

The IMD forecasts a minimum temperature above 10 degrees Celsius for the week, influenced by cloudiness from Cyclone Michaung. The cyclone, expected to hit Andhra Pradesh, will maintain cloud cover, preventing significant temperature drops in the coming days.

The IMD suggests a warmer winter across India from December to February, anticipating reduced intensity and frequency of cold waves. Monitoring these weather shifts is vital, as they may impact pollutant dispersion, influencing regional air quality.