The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday morning, AQI was under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) a
Speaking to ANI, Dr Guleria said, "The current high levels of air pollution, indicated by poor AQI, are leading to acute health effects, particularly among individuals with underlying heart or lung conditions, the elderly, and young children. These groups are experiencing increased chest
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the 'poor' category (between 201-300 AQI) for the past few days amid the Diwali festival fervour across the region.
Amidst the increased level of air pollution, the national capital witnessed a thin layer of fog on Thursday morning while the AQI stood at 381 at 8 am.
In an effort to curb the pollution level, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) conducted a night cleaning and sweeping of roads at various locations in the national capital.
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and Noida continues to remain in the 'very poor' category, sounding the alarm for residents in the National Capital Region (NCR).
According to Safar, the AQI of Maharashtra's Capital measured at 245 at on Monday morning. The Mazegaon area of Mumbai measured 'very poor' at AQI 301, whereas the AQI of Chembur measured at 321 (Poor).
A layer of smog covered the national capital Delhi this morning. The AQI was 235 at Gurugram, 300 at Noida and 266 at IIT Delhi, all in the poor category.
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the AQI in the overall Delhi region was in the 'very poor' category at 323.