Delhi recorded its warmest day of the season on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 29.7—6.3 degrees celcius above normal. The IMD forecasts strong winds and shallow fog for Wednesday, with temperatures between 11 degrees ccelcius and 27 degrees celcius. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remains poor, with the AQI rising to 293, up from 227 on Sunday.
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