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Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day

Saturday marks the third consecutive day when the air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'very poor' category. Among the areas with the highest AQI, Mundka remained the most polluted with 401 (severe category).

Edited By: Shubham Bajpai New Delhi Published : Nov 30, 2024 9:54 IST, Updated : Nov 30, 2024 10:12 IST
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For the third day in a row, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday, as the AQI was recorded as 351 at 9 am as per the Central Pollution Control Board. The most polluted part of the national capital remained Mundka, with severe air quality and an AQI of 401.

Meanwhile, a layer of smog engulfed several parts of the national capital and toxic foam persisted over the Yamuna river. Due to the choking pollution levels, the elderly and other medically vulnerable people continue to have breathing issues. 

AQI at different parts of Delhi

  • Anand Vihar: 377
  • Burari crossing: 351
  • Alipur: 351
  • DTU: 379
  • ITO: 328
  • IGI T3: 338
  • Mundka: 408
  • Okhla Phase-2: 359
  • Patparganj: 349
  • Rohini: 381 
  • Sri Aurobindo Marg: 306

Although the AQI remains in the very poor category, it has significantly improved since the past few weeks when it deteriorated to the hazardous category and restrictions under the GRAP-IV were implemented. 

The AQI scale used by authorities categorizes air quality as follows: 0-50 (Good), 51-100 (Satisfactory), 101-200 (Moderate), 201-300 (Poor), 301-400 (Very Poor), 401-450 (Severe), and above 450 (Severe Plus). With the current levels still in the "very poor" and "severe" range, residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and take necessary precautions to minimize exposure to harmful pollutants.

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