Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI in 'very poor' category

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Nov 28, 2024, 10:25 IST

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Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'very poor' Thursday morning, with Anand Vihar, Bawana, and other areas recording alarming AQI levels exceeding 300. Residents complained of eye irritation and breathing difficulties. While some areas like Lodhi Road and DTU experienced slightly better 'poor' air quality, the overall situation remains concerning.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI in 'very poor' category

NEW DELHI: Pollution levels in Delhi saw a marginal increase on Thursday morning, maintaining the air quality within the 'very poor' category, according to officials.

As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) registered at 313 at 9am, a slight rise from the previous day's reading of 301 at the same time. A persistent layer of haze continued to shroud the city.

The AQI scale categorizes air quality as 'good' (0-50), 'satisfactory' (51-100), 'moderate' (101-200), 'poor' (201-300), 'very poor' (301-400), and 'severe' (401-500).
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Out of 38 monitoring stations, none indicated severe pollution levels, based on CPCB data.
Concurrently, Delhi experienced a minimum temperature of 10.2 degrees Celsius, which is slightly below the normal, reported the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD predicts a predominantly clear sky during the day, with a maximum temperature likely around 26 degrees Celsius.

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