Air quality in Delhi continued to worsen on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 377 and remaining in the 'Very Poor' category. A thick layer of smog covered parts of the national capital as the city struggled with rising pollution levels ahead of Diwali.The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Anand Vihar stood at 296, placing it in the 'Poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
\n\nPollution levels were particularly high at several monitoring stations across the city. Out of the 59 stations, 21 recorded AQI levels above 400, placing them in the 'Severe' category. Only six stations reported air quality in the 'Poor' category.
\n\nIIT-Delhi and Jahangirpuri recorded the highest AQI at 451 each. Meanwhile, IGNOU in Maidangarhi reported the lowest reading at 275, which still falls in the 'Poor' category.
\n\nAccording to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI reading between 0 and 50 is classified as 'Good', while 51 to 100 is considered 'Satisfactory'. Readings between 101 and 200 fall under the 'Moderate' category, while 201 to 300 are classified as 'Poor'. An AQI between 301 and 400 is considered 'Very Poor', while readings between 401 and 500 fall in the 'Severe'…
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