Delhi AQI Update: Air Quality Remains In 'Poor' Category For Third Straight Day (Photo: Screengrab/X/ANI)
\n\nNew Delhi: As winter approaches, Delhi's air quality continues to deteriorate. For the third consecutive day, the air quality in the national capital remains in the 'poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 223, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Notably, with an AQI of 245, Wednesday was the most polluted day after Dussehra in five years.
\n\nAccording to CPCB standards, 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'.
\n\nAs per CPCB data, Jahangirpuri (AQI 284), Rohini (AQI 281), DTU (AQI 275), Narela (AQI 273), Sonia Vihar (AQI 270) and Bawana (AQI 269) are among the most polluted areas of Delhi.
\n\nAccording to the Air Quality Early Warning System, Delhi's air quality is likely to remain in the 'poor' category on October 22 and from October 23 to 25.
\n\nThe outlook for the subsequent six days also indicates that air quality is likely to remain in the 'poor' category.
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