Air Quality Likely To Deteriorate In Delhi And Neighbourhood Over The Next Two days

New Delhi, June 6 (TNA) The air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to deteriorate and crossover from moderate to poor in the next two days, the weatherman has predicted. The predominant pollutant will be PM10 and the strong surface winds are favourable for raising dust locally and transport of dust from nearby region. The situation is likely to remain so till June 13.

The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from Southwest directions of Delhi with wind speed 10-16 kmph and partly cloudy sky with possibility of very light rain/drizzle on Sunday. The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from Northwest/West directions of Delhi with wind speed 16-28 kmph and partly cloudy sky with possibility of very light rain/drizzle on Monday.

The strong surface winds are favorable for raising dust locally and transport of dust from nearby region, thereby making PM10 predominant pollutant, a statement said.