The pollution levels in Delhi-NCR continue to worsen seriously. Many residents are facing multiple health issues due to the pollution, with visible layers of smog blanketing several parts of the capital. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's AQI remains in the 'severe' category across various areas. Notably, areas like Pragati Maidan and ITO have recorded an AQI of 357, which falls under the 'very poor' category, with the smog cover persisting.
Delhi's Average AQI Reaches 409
At 7 am, Delhi's average AQI was 406. Over the past 48 hours, the AQI has persistently stayed within the severe and severe-plus categories. Currently, the wind speed is low, the temperature is down, and the humidity is high, all contributing to the enveloping smog.
Areas in Delhi:
Different Areas in Delhi with AQI (at 6 am):
AQI
Alipur
435.
Anand Vihar
436
Ashok Vihar
438
Aya Nagar
398
Bawana
438
Burari
428
Chandni Chowk
372
DTU
383
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
380
Dwarka Sector-8
415
IGI Airport
395
Dilshad Garden
408
ITO
357
Jahangirpuri
445
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
370
Major Dhyan Chand Stadium
413
Mandir Marg
411
Mundka
423
Dwarka NSIT
367
Najafgarh
357
Narela
449
Nehru Nagar
428
North Campus
436
Okhla Phase-2
387
Patparganj
427
Punjabi Bagh
425
Pusa DPCC
399
Pusa IMD
400
RK Puram
401
Rohini
426
Shadipur
454
Siri Fort
390
Sonia Vihar
420
Arbind Marg
264
Vivek Vihar
436
Wazirpur
411
The first phase is implemented when the air in Delhi becomes bad with an AQI between 201 and 300.
The second phase comes into effect if the air quality worsens further, reaching an AQI between 301 and 400.
A third phase is applied if the air becomes very bad, with an AQI surpassing 400.
If the situation worsens further, the fourth GRAP level is enforced.
Source: aajtak
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