The overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 273 which falls in the poor category, according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board.
Meanwhile, a new study revealed nearly 89 per cent of people feel sick or discomfort, due to the deteriorating air quality in Delhi and adjoining areas.
The pollution level had dipped marginally this morning with air quality index of 394 but by evening the pollution again dropped from 'very poor' category to 'severe' level and an AQI of 403 was recorded.
The overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 421 which falls in the 'severe' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
As the Air Quality Index has reached the 'very poor' quality mark, this means that there are high chances of people breathing this air to suffer from respiratory illnesses on prolonged exposure.
The sudden drop in temperature, triggered by snowfall and rain in the northern states, has enveloped Delhi in a thick cover of smog.
Delhiites left breathless as air quality index crosses 600 in many areas
Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday was recorded at 330, which falls in the "very poor" category, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.
Acting on the advice given by task force on Graded Response Action Plan, Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) moved to shut construction activities, till November 10.
It has also asked them to ensure strict compliance to other Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) guidelines.
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Delhi’s air could turn more toxic after Air Quality Index hit 369 on Monday. The top court directed the Delhi government to list diesel vehicles that have run for over 10 years and petrol automobiles aged over 15 years, as air pollution levels rise.
The top court directed the Delhi government to list diesel vehicles that have run for over 10 years and petrol automobiles aged over 15 years, as air pollution levels rise.
The environment ministry's decision comes after a review meeting with 41 teams of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) deployed in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad, which found the compliance rate of the agencies concerned in following the directives was "very poor".
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Earlier on Saturday, a haze engulfed the national capital and the worst air quality of this season was recorded at AQI 324.
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 315 Wednesday, according to the Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research.
The heath advisory for the current air quality levels by the Ministry of Earth Sciences' System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research or SAFAR says people must minimise outdoor activities at once.
According to the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) data, major pollutants PM 2.5 is at 214 (poor) and PM 10 at 255 (poor) in Lodhi Road area.
The 'Air Quality Early Warning System' is designed to predict extreme air pollution events and give alerts to take necessary steps as per Centre's Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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