Delhi Air Quality Update: Smog Blankets Capital As AQI Hovers Near ‘Severe’ Mark | India News

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated on Sunday, hovering dangerously close to the ‘severe’ mark in several places while the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 390 in the ‘very poor’ category.

The AQI in 19 places in Delhi reached “severe” levels, while the rest recorded “very poor” air quality, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

As per CPCB standards, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered “good”, 51 to 100 “satisfactory”, 101 to 200 “moderate”, 201 to 300 “poor”, 301 to 400 “very poor”, and 401 to 500 “severe.”

Earlier this week, Delhi’s air quality saw a brief improvement, with pollution levels falling into the ‘poor’ category on Wednesday and Thursday. However, this respite was short-lived, as air quality deteriorated again on Friday, with pollution levels rising sharply, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.

This decline continued on Saturday, when the overall air quality worsened further and remained in the ‘very poor’ category across the city.