Delhi Pollution: The air quality index (AQI) of Delhi remained in the 'severe' category on Sunday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Shahdara’s AQI was recorded at a staggering 526, with the city's average at 428, indicating very poor conditions.
Pollution is causing various health issues for the population. Additionally, layers of smog have been spotted across numerous parts of the capital.
Delhi Regions Overview
Average AQI in Delhi: 428
The average AQI at 7 AM stood at 428. Over the past 48 hours, AQI levels have consistently hovered in the severe and severe plus categories. The air remains stagnant, temperatures low, and humidity high, causing smog to blanket the city.
Today's AQI Levels in Various Delhi Locations (7 AM)
AQI Readings
Alipore
435
Anand Vihar
457
Ashok Vihar
466
Aya Nagar
426
Bawana
471
Burari
428
Chandni Chowk
372
DTU
383
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
380
Dwarka Sector-8
415
IGI Airport
Dilshad Garden
448
ITO
411
Jahangirpuri
466
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
394
Major Dhyan Chand Stadium
419
Mandir Marg
434
Mundka
463
Dwarka NSIT
445
Nazafgarh
402
Narela
444
Nehru Nagar
442
North Campus
427
Okhla Phase-2
409
Patparganj
439
Punjabi Bagh
447
Pusa DPCC
407
Pusa IMD
426
RK Puram
434
Rohini
449
Shadipur
457
Siri Fort
405
Sonia Vihar
440
Arvindo Marg
367
Vivek Vihar
454
Wazirpur
463
The first stage is implemented when Delhi's air worsens with AQI between 201 and 300.
The second stage is triggered if the air quality deteriorates further, reaching an AQI of 301 to 400.
Should conditions worsen with an AQI surpassing 400, the third stage is activated.
If situations reach extreme conditions, the highest level of GRAP is enforced.
Source: aajtak
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