Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi

November 13, 2024 10:26 AM

Visibility drops in Delhi as air quality worsens

A thick layer of smog enveloped Delhi on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunging to 361 at 8 a.m., placing the city in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that pollution reduced visibility to as low as 100 meters (328 feet) in some areas by 8 a.m. "Low visibility procedures" were initiated at the city's Indira Gandhi International Airport, operator Delhi International Airport Limited s...

November 8, 2024 10:43 AM

No relief from toxic air in Delhi as AQI stays in ‘very poor’ category

Delhi continued to struggle with toxic air on Friday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the "very poor" category for the eighth consecutive day following Diwali. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed an AQI of 383 in Delhi as of 8 a.m., with thick smog reducing visibility across the city. Several areas were hit particularly hard, with Anand Vihar and Bawana recording AQI levels of 440, while Mundka, New Moti Bagh, and Rohini registered levels above 400, pushing t...

October 24, 2024 9:25 AM

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ amid rising concerns

Delhi’s air quality continued to be categorized as 'very poor,' with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 330 in several areas on Thursday. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), as of 7:00 AM, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 392, Ashok Vihar 350, IGI Airport T3 334, ITO Delhi 324, RK Puram 359, and Dwarka Sector 8 348—all within the 'very poor' range. The AQI scale classifies air quality as good between 0-50, satisfactory from 51-100, moderate from 101-200, poo...

October 19, 2024 1:00 PM

AQI in Delhi drops to 226; residents face breathing issues

A thin layer of smog has blanketed the national capital on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 226, classified as 'Poor' by the Central Pollution Control Board. The worst readings were recorded in the Akshardham and Anand Vihar areas, where the AQI reached 334, categorized as 'Very Poor'. AIIMS and nearby areas reported an AQI of 253, while India Gate saw levels drop to 251, also marked as 'Poor'. Local resident Ashish Kumar Meena expressed concerns about the rising pollution...