Delhi Air Pollution Prediction Based on Weather Conditions Using Machine Learning

Air Quality Index is a government metric which is computed using averages of the different pollutants which are present in the air including particulates, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide. It is a standardized measure used to quantify the air pollution levels caused by vehicles, forest fires, industrial wastes, etc. We will predict the expected Air Quality Index for a given location (Delhi) based on meteorological conditions like Temperature, Wind Speed, Dew Point, Pressure, etc. which will help gauge whether pollution levels are following historical trends or if environmental policies have had an effect. It is also helpful for people with respiratory conditions which inhibit them such that harsh pollution can have an adverse effect on their health, so that they can plan their day in advance using the weather forecast.