After Diwali, Delhi-NCR's air pollution rose sharply, and in many places, the capital's and its neighbouring cities' air quality fell into the "very poor" and "severe" categories. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 366 as of 7:00 am today.
An AQI is considered 'poor' between ‘200 and 300’, 'very poor' at ‘301 and 400’, 'severe' at ‘401-450,' and 450 and above is 'severe plus.' The Air Quality Index (AQI) has exceeded 400 in many parts of Delhi, reflecting hazardous conditions for residents.
Anand Vihar and Ashok Vihar were among those localities in Delhi that saw an AQI of over 400, while various areas remained close to this mark.
The AQI in the capital city was recorded 352 at 4 pm on Wednesday, which deteriorated to 366 at 7 am this morning.
- Area-wise AQI in Delhi
- Anand Vihar:426
- Ashok Vihar: 417
- Alipur:386
- Bawana: 411
- Burari Crossing: 377
- Chandni Chowk: 301
- Dwarka-Sector 8: 380
- IGI Airport (T3): 358
- ITO: 358
- Jahangirpuri:428
- Lodhi Road: 171
- Mundka: 417
- NSIT Dwarka: 383
- Najafgarh: 363
- Narela: 383
- Nehru Nagar: 386
- New Moti Bagh: 390
- North Campus, DU: 372
- Patparganj: 391
- Punjabi Bagh: 388
- RK Puram: 378
- Rohini: 405
- Shadipur:390
- Sonia Vihar: 399
- Vivek Vihar: 408
- Wazirpur: 427
