As winter sets in, a thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital Delhi on Friday morning. The city's air quality remains in the 'Very Poor' category, with an AQI of 384 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
A thick layer of haze engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 337 at 7 am, falling under the 'very poor' category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), acc
A thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Monday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 396 at 7 am, falling under the 'very poor' category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), accord
Speaking to reporters about the situation, Sikar Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Ratan Lal said that they are investigating the matter and have deployed the Pollution Control Board.
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) NCR and Adjoining Areas has revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the entire NCR, directed to impose the measures for 'Severe' AQI category under GRAP Stage IV to be taken under GRAP Stage III, a press release said.
The ITO area, which recorded an AQI 370 in the 'very poor category', saw commuters going about their day amid the smog. Meanwhile Noida area too continued to have its air remain in the 'severe' category, with Sector 125 recording an AQI of 434, with little improvement seen since Friday. G
As the National Capital Delhi continues to battle with deteriorating air quality, Noida, specifically Noida Sector 115, woke up to a blanket of toxic smog on Friday.
Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 370 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The national capital woke up to a choking blanket of toxic smog on Thursday, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 399 at 8 am in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The national capital woke up to a dense blanket of toxic smog on Wednesday morning, with Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 392 at 9 am in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).