Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates, AQI Crosses 300 In Multiple Areas, Enters ‘Very Poor’ Category

Delhi's air quality takes a turn for the worse as AQI slips into the poor and very poor categories across several areas.

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New Delhi: Delhi woke up to deteriorating air quality on Monday (November 2), with pollution levels rising sharply across several parts of the national capital. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) website, the city's AQI ranged from poor to very poor at 5 am, a day after it was recorded in the moderate category on Sunday. This followed satisfactory air quality on Saturday.

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Several monitoring stations reported AQI levels above 300, placing them in the very poor category. The area-wise AQI readings are as follows:

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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium – 343 (Very Poor)

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AQI Slips To 'Very Poor' Category In Delhi

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The sharp deterioration comes after Delhi recorded its cleanest October air in more than a decade. The capital also witnessed its wettest October in four years and its coldest October day since 2011.

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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is likely to witness mainly clear skies, with mist during the morning hours on Monday. The minimum temperature is expected to remain between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is likely to…

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