Delhi air quality improves slightly, back into 'severe' category
Wednesday, 20 November 2024 Delhi's air quality briefly improved but plummeted back to 'severe' on Wednesday, with a thick smog reducing visibility and impacting daily life. The AQI reached 424, prompting continued measures like train reschedulings and the ban on certain vehicles. Toxic foam blanketed parts of the Yamuna River, highlighting the pollution's severity.
Delhi's air quality has reached hazardous levels, prompting GRAP 4 restrictions. With AQI surpassing 450, health risks are rising, leading to school closures, work-from-home mandates, and vehicle restrictions. Despite strong winds, pollution remains severe, especially in Mundka. The Delhi government...
Description: Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous pollution levels, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the 'Very Poor' category. Despite various efforts, air quality poses serious health..
Post-Diwali, Delhi's air quality plunged to "very poor" with an AQI of 361, significantly worse than last year's 218. RK Puram recorded the highest at 398, followed by other areas exceeding 395...
Delhi and nearby regions have been enveloped in a dense layer of smog, causing the air quality to fall into the "Severe" category with AQI readings surpassing... DNA Also reported by •IndiaTimes