India, Dec. 6 -- Delhi's minimum temperature rose slightly on Saturday as a western disturbance began affecting the capital, even as air quality worsened further. The city recorded a minimum of 6.8degC, three degrees below normal, after hitting 5.6degC on Friday, the lowest so far this season.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the rise in minimum temperatures is likely to continue over the next few days, with partially cloudy skies and wind speeds of 15-20 km/hr expected on Saturday.

The minimum is forecast to be between 8-10degC on Sunday and Monday, according to the IMD.

Strong winds, which help disperse pollutants, are likely to improve the air quality index (AQI), which stood at 334 (very poor) at 10 am on Saturday. It...