Monday, with several areas registering an Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
At 8 a.m., RK Puram reported an AQI of 346, Anand Vihar stood at 310, and ITO recorded 328, all falling within the ‘very poor’ range, as indicated by CPCB data. The morning visuals from India Gate depicted a thick layer of fog, contributing to low visibility in the area.
Despite some improvement in specific areas, the overall air quality remained a cause for concern. In Ashok Vihar, the AQI showed a ‘poor’ reading at 298, an improvement from Sunday’s 327 at 8:00 a.m. Similarly, Narela witnessed a slight enhancement, shifting from ‘very poor’ at 331 on Sunday to ‘poor’ at 300 on Monday at 8:00 a.m.
On Sunday, Delhi’s air quality slipped into the ‘very poor’ category, with RK Puram-Munirka recording an AQI of 345 at 8 a.m. and Anand Vihar at 315. ITO and Dhaula Kuan also reported ‘very poor’ air quality.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted clear skies with shallow to moderate fog in the morning across the city, with no likelihood of showers until December 11.
The persistent ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’ air quality in Delhi over the past weeks has raised concerns about the impact on public health. The AQI, ranging from 0 to 500, categorizes air quality from ‘good’ to ‘severe,’ with the current levels reflecting challenging conditions for residents and emphasizing the need for effective air quality management measures.
