New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- Delhi recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the month on Monday, October 26, with the mercury dropping to 16.2 degrees Celsius, even as the national capital continued to experience moderate air quality. Weather officials have warned that pollution levels could deteriorate over the next two days before showing signs of improvement.

The city recorded a maximum temperature of 31.4 degrees Celsius, which was 0.4 degrees below normal. Meanwhile, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 174, higher than Sunday's reading of 153, indicating a rise in pollution levels.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 101 and 200 falls in the moderate category. Of Delhi's 57 air quality monitoring...