Delhi AQI: Smog engulfs national capital with air quality slightly improving; some areas still breathe ‘severe’ air

Delhi AQI

Delhi woke up to a thick smog morning but a slightly improved air quality as air quality index (AQI) went from 'severe' to 'very poor' on Sunday morning, according to  Central Pollution Control Board. Although some areas still are still in the ‘Severe’ category and the AQI went as high as 412.

AQI at 7 am was recorded at 366 while it was 412 at 4 pm on Saturday.

AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 and 200 ‘moderate’, 201 and 300 ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, 401 and 500 ‘severe’, and above 500 ‘severe plus’.

#WATCH | Delhi: Smog engulfs the Red Fort and surrounding areas as the air quality deteriorates to 'Very Poor' category in several parts of the national capital, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).AQI in Chandni Chowk is at 349 pic.twitter.com/CbhV6HR6Gy ANI (@ANI) November 24, 2024

Stringent anti-pollution measures under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are in effect across Delhi. Only CNG, electric, and BS-VI compliant vehicles are allowed entry into the city, while all other trucks are banned to reduce pollution levels.

All construction activities, including projects like highways, roads, flyovers, power lines, pipelines, and other public infrastructure, have been suspended.

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