Residents of the national capital and adjoining regions woke up to dense smog on Saturday, with Delhi’s overall air quality edging close to the ‘severe’ category, raising fresh health concerns.
Data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 390 at 8 am, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. However, air quality in several parts of Delhi deteriorated further, slipping into the ‘severe’ range.
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Areas reporting critically high pollution levels included Anand Vihar and Ghazipur with an AQI of 435 each, Jahangirpuri at 442, Rohini at 436, Chandni Chowk at 419, Burari Crossing at 415, and RK Puram at 404, according to CPCB readings.
A combination of smog and shallow fog also reduced visibility across many parts of the city during the early morning hours, affecting daily movement and travel.
As per CPCB’s AQI classification, air quality is considered ‘good’ between 0 and 50, ‘satisfactory’ from 51 to 100, ‘moderate’ from 101 to 200, ‘poor’ between 201 and 300, ‘very poor’ from 301 to 400, and ‘severe’ when it crosses 401. Each category indicates increasing levels of pollution and corresponding health risks, with ‘severe’ conditions posing serious concerns, especially for vulnerable groups.
Authorities have repeatedly urged residents to limit outdoor exposure during periods of high pollution and follow health advisories as Delhi continues to grapple with worsening air quality.
(This story is published from a syndicated feed)
