For the third day in a row, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday, as the AQI was recorded as 351 at 9 am as per the Central Pollution Control Board. The most polluted part of the national capital remained Mundka, with severe air quality and an AQI of 401.
Meanwhile, a layer of smog engulfed several parts of the national capital and toxic foam persisted over the Yamuna river. Due to the choking pollution levels, the elderly and other medically vulnerable people continue to have breathing issues.
AQI at different parts of Delhi
- Anand Vihar: 377
- Burari crossing: 351
- Alipur: 351
- DTU: 379
- ITO: 328
- IGI T3: 338
- Mundka: 408
- Okhla Phase-2: 359
- Patparganj: 349
- Rohini: 381
- Sri Aurobindo Marg: 306
Although the AQI remains in the very poor category, it has significantly improved since the past few weeks when it deteriorated to the hazardous category and restrictions under the GRAP-IV were implemented.
The AQI scale used by authorities categorizes air quality as follows: 0-50 (Good), 51-100 (Satisfactory), 101-200 (Moderate), 201-300 (Poor), 301-400 (Very Poor), 401-450 (Severe), and above 450 (Severe Plus). With the current levels still in the "very poor" and "severe" range, residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and take necessary precautions to minimize exposure to harmful pollutants.
