October 21, 2024 12:24 PM

Air Quality in Delhi drops to ‘Very Poor’ level

The air quality in Delhi worsened on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 349 at 8 a.m., categorized as 'very poor.' Shakurpur recorded an AQI of 346, India Gate recorded 309, and the AQI at Safdarjung stood at 307, all classified under the 'very poor' category. In addition to the worsening air quality, the condition of the Yamuna river further deteriorated, with toxic foam floating on its surface. Environmental activist Vimlendu K. Jha attributed the river's poor condition to the...