There was a slight improvement in the air quality in the national capital on Thursday, with the overall air quality index (AQI) in the 'very poor' category at 312.
According to VK Soni, Scientist of the Indian Metrological Department (IMD), from Tuesday evening, following the temporary ban on plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers by the Delhi government, the air quality is expected to improve.
Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) suddenly and unexpectedly spiked and clocked 400 on Friday, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
Delhi air stood at 'very poor' category on Wednesday with Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 353, as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
Guillard argued that the second largest population in the world, and the fifth largest economy, knows that it is in a "fragile situation" on the issue of pollution. However, he also noted that the Indian government has taken several initiatives to promote greener sources of energy.
Air Quality in the national capital again reached the 'very poor' category on Saturday morning with an index of '310' recorded on the Air Quality meter after relative respite to Delhiites for a few days.
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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).