Delhi AQI Drops To 299, Moves From ‘Very Poor’ To ‘Poor’.
\n\nThe air quality in Delhi, today- Wednesday, November 11- has shown slight improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 299, categorising it as ‘poor’. This marks a shift from the ‘very poor’ classification observed earlier in the week, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
\n\nOn Monday, November 09, the AQI was recorded at 376, indicating a significant decline in air quality following the Diwali celebrations. The recent change is attributed to increased wind speeds, which have helped disperse some of the pollutants in the atmosphere. Despite this positive trend, 23 monitoring stations across the city still reported ‘very poor’ air quality, with Pusa Road recording the highest AQI at 385, followed closely by Chandni Chowk at 381.
\n\nThe CPCB categorises AQI levels as follows: 0-50 is ‘good’, 51-100 is ‘satisfactory’, 101-200 is ‘moderate’, 201-300 is ‘poor’, 301-400 is ‘very poor’, and 401-500 is ‘severe’. The recent data highlights the ongoing challenges Delhi faces regarding air pollution, particularly following festive periods that typically see increased emissions from firecrackers and other sources.
\n\nIn addition to air quality concerns, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted…
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