New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 17.4 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal, on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The air quality in the national capital, however, continued to remain in the "poor" category.

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According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 260 at 9 am.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

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According to the weather office, a clear sky is expected during the day.

The mercury is likely to touch a high of 32 degrees Celsius during the say, the IMD said.

The relative humidity was recorded at 83 per cent at 8.30 am.

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