Delhi Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’ For Third Straight Day Ahead Of Diwali, AQI At 369

Delhi air quality worsons ahead of Diwali

New Delhi: Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'very poor' category for the third consecutive day ahead of Diwali. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the National Capital Territory (NCT) was recorded at 369, according to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Notably, air quality in the city remains a major concern, with pollution levels staying elevated and no immediate relief in sight. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is classified as 'good', 51 and 100 as 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 as 'moderate', 201 and 300 as 'poor', 301 and 400 as 'very poor', and 401 and 500 as 'severe'.

The outlook for the next five days suggests that air quality is likely to remain in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category.

In the National Capital Region (NCR), Faridabad recorded an AQI of 125 in the 'moderate' category, slightly higher than on November 3, while Ghaziabad registered 229 and Greater Noida 246, both falling in the 'poor' category. Gurugram recorded an AQI of 321, placing it in the 'very poor' category, while Noida's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category at 305.

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