October 27, 2024 9:56 AM
Delhi’s air quality worsens, residents say “feels suffocating”
Air pollution levels worsened across the national capital on Sunday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 352, a ‘very poor’ rating, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). This marked a substantial increase from Saturday’s AQI of 255, which was categorized as ‘poor.’ In some areas, the situation was even more severe. Anand Vihar recorded an alarming AQI of 405 at 7 AM, classified as ‘severe’ and higher than the previous day’s rea...