Delhi Air Pollution: AQI marginally improves from 'severe' to 'very poor' category

Thursday, 21 November 2024
According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in Delhi was 379, categorised as 'very poor, as of 8 am on Thursday.

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