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...