No relief for Delhi as AQI remains ‘very poor’
New Delhi: Air quality of India’s capital Delhi has further deteriorated, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 366, making it the second-most polluted city in the world, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
According to Kashmir Media Service, Nehru Nagar recorded the highest AQI of 412, followed by Ashok Vihar (400) and Chandni Chowk (380). An AQI above 300 falls in the “very poor” category, posing health risks to all, particularly those with existing health conditions.
The pollution was equally severe in neighboring NCR cities. Faridabad’s AQI was 309, while Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, and Noida recorded values of 312, 304, and 309, respectively.
Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is in effect, which includes a ban on trucks (except those carrying essential goods), restrictions on construction at public sites, and limits on other pollution-causing activities.
