Delhi’s air quality fell to the “very poor” category on Monday, post Dussehra celebrations. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board ...
Delhi’s air quality fell to the “very poor” category on Monday, post Dussehra celebrations. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed the Capital’s overall air quality index at 343 on a scale of 500.
As of 9 am on Monday, the air quality index in Anand Vihar area was 399. The air quality index in ITO was 341. The index value at Greater Noida’s Knowledge Park-V station was 418 (severe category), while Gurugram air quality index remained in the “poor” category.
Early morning visuals from India Gate showed a thick blanket of smog as people set out on walks.
#WATCH: Pollution continues to affect the air quality in the national capital; morning visuals from India Gate. pic.twitter.com/z69IAg3pjT
— ANI (@ANI) October 26, 2020
Heavy pollution was also seen at Akshardham Temple and ITO area.
Delhi: Air quality deteriorates in the national capital with the rise of pollutants in the atmosphere; visuals from near ITO and Akshardham.
— ANI (@ANI) October 26, 2020
Air Quality Index is at 307 in ITO, in 'very poor' category as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. pic.twitter.com/4slPfz0Uua
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered “good”, 51 and 100 “satisfactory”, 101 and 200 “moderate”, 201 and 300 “poor”, 301 and 400 “very poor”, and 401 and 500 is considered “severe”....
