Delhi Air Quality Index

November 25, 2024 2:44 PM

Delhi’s air quality improves to ‘poor’; hazy morning persists

The air quality in the national capital witnessed a slight improvement compared to last week, as the AQI dropped from hazardous to an unhealthy level on Monday morning. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall AQI in Delhi was recorded at 281 as of 8 a.m., with a thin layer of haze covering parts of the city. The air quality index in the metropolitan city had been reeling under the 'severe plus' category for 4-5 days last week. Visuals showed commuters making their...

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...