New Delhi: Delhi woke up to another morning of toxic air on Friday as AQI crossed the 400 mark in several parts of the national capital, pushing air quality into the 'severe' category. IIT Delhi recorded an alarming AQI of 487, while Chandni Chowk registered 476, highlighting the worsening pollution situation across the city.
\n\nAccording to monitoring station data, Vasundhara Enclave recorded an AQI of 429, Chhawla 427 and Wazirpur 425. Anand Vihar reported an AQI of 417, while Rohini recorded 411. The AQI at IGI Airport stood at 402 and Ashok Vihar registered 403. The overall Delhi AQI turns severe at 403. Several monitoring stations across Delhi reported dangerously high pollution levels, with residents waking up to hazy conditions and poor visibility.
\n\nAlongside the worsening air quality, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for moderate to shallow fog in parts of Delhi on Friday.
\n\nThe fog conditions could affect visibility during the morning hours, particularly for commuters travelling early. Motorists have been advised to exercise caution while driving in areas experiencing reduced visibility.
\n\nWith multiple monitoring stations recording AQI levels above 400, Delhi continues to grapple with severe air pollution. Prolonged exposure to such polluted air…
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