Delhi's Air Quality Hits Critical Levels: 15 Stations Exceed 400-Mark Pollution
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Delhi's air quality has taken a drastic turn for the worse, with pollution levels soaring above the 400-mark in 15 areas across the city. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday stood at 372, a significant increase from the previous day's 361. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 15 out of 39 monitoring stations in Delhi reported AQI levels of 400 or higher at 6 pm on Saturday. These areas include Alipur (417), ITO (408), Punjabi Bagh (404), and others. The National Capital Region (NCR) is also struggling with poor air quality, with Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad recording AQI levels of 354, 336, and 339, respectively. Delhi's overall air quality index was in the 'very poor' category, with a reading of 355 at 8 am on Saturday. The city's air quality is expected to remain in this category over the next few days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi. The CPCB classifies air quality as follows: 'good' (0-50), 'satisfactory' (51-100), 'moderate' (101-200), 'poor' (201-300), 'very poor' (301-400), and 'severe' (401-500). With Delhi's air quality hitting critical levels, authorities are under pressure to implement effective measures to mitigate pollution. The city's residents are advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the adverse effects of poor air quality. In the meantime, the authorities are working to improve the air quality and make Delhi a healthier place to live.
