Delhi’s air quality improves, AQI recorded at 221 in ‘Poor’ category
Summary
Delhi's air quality improved with the AQI recorded at 221 in the 'poor' category, following a significant improvement from over 300 the previous day. However, smog remains in parts of the city.
Key Points
- Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to 221 on Thursday morning, remaining in the ‘poor’ category.
- Certain areas like Anand Vihar and Bawana still recorded high AQI values close to or above 250.
- Some parts of Delhi, such as Aya Nagar and Mandir Marg, experienced ‘moderate’ air quality with AQI values between 137-171.
- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked Stage-IV actions of the GRAP due to improved air quality but forecast a potential increase in pollution due to slower winds.
