October 18, 2024 10:20 AM

Smog engulfs Delhi, AQI drops to 293

A layer of smog has blanketed the national capital, driving the Air Quality Index (AQI) down to 293, a level categorized as 'Poor'. In Anand Vihar, the AQI has worsened to 339, falling into the 'Very Poor' category. The India Gate area recorded an AQI of 270, also marked as 'Poor.' Meanwhile, Dwarka, Sector-8, showed an AQI of 325, placing it in the 'Very Poor' category, while Vivek Vihar reached 324, similarly categorized. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, prolonged exposure to...