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Delhi AQI Today: The capital’s air has once again turned poisonous, trapping millions in toxic pollution. Delhi’s air quality showed a slight improvement on Monday morning after hitting a season’s high of 391 in the ‘very poor’ category.

On Sunday, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 391 at 7 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This marked the second-worst air quality day of the season, after October 30, when the AQI touched above 370. For the fourth consecutive day, the city’s air remained in the danger zone, heightening public health concerns.

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Delhi's Anand Vihar recorded 379 at 7 am, whereas Wazirpur recorded 397. Punjabi Bagh recorded 324 at 7 am, and ITO recorded 376. Bawana recorded the highest at 412.

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Most parts of the city recorded AQI levels between 300 and 400, indicating extremely poor to severe air quality conditions. The situation was no better in neighbouring regions, with Faridabad at 312, Ghaziabad at 318, Greater Noida at 325, Gurugram at 328, and Noida at 310, all falling within the "very poor' to "severe' range.

Earlier on Saturday, air quality in the national capital remained in the "very poor" category in the morning, as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 355 as of 8 am.

On Friday, the air quality in the national capital dipped to the 'destitute' category, with Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 312, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

On Thursday, Delhi's overall AQI recorded at 8 am was 271, categorised as "poor," according to data from the CPCB.

Since Diwali, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) has been reeling under the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories in several areas, even as Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remains in effect.

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According to CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 'severe'.

Despite several restrictions under GRAP-3 (Graded Response Action Plan), compliance on the ground remains poor. Construction activities, vehicular emissions, and open waste burning continue largely unchecked. Officials and residents have criticised the lack of coordination between the Delhi government and central agencies, calling it a major obstacle in pollution control.

Citizens Protest at India Gate

Amid growing frustration, hundreds of citizens, including parents, environmentalists, and activists, gathered at India Gate on Sunday, demanding immediate government intervention to tackle the city’s toxic air. However, the protest held without prior permission led to several preventive detentions by Delhi Police.

Despite police action, demonstrators continued voicing their anger over worsening air quality. Many mothers joined the protest with their children, urging authorities to act before the crisis deepens further.

Environmental activist Bhavreen Khandari, who was part of the demonstration, said, “We want to meet our elected officials. We had sought an appointment with the Chief Minister but were refused. So many parents are here because their children are suffering.”

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She added, “Every third child already has damaged lungs; they will live nearly 10 years less than those growing up in cleaner air.”

According to police officials, the gathering was unauthorised. “There was no permission to hold a protest at the India Gate. To maintain law and order and ensure there is no obstruction in security arrangements, some people were detained,” said a senior police officer.

DCP (New Delhi) Devesh Kumar Mahla confirmed that the detentions were preventive in nature, adding that Jantar Mantar remains the only designated protest site in the national capital.

AAP Extends Support, Blames BJP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) extended support to the movement. AAP national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar accused the city’s BJP-led government of being in denial about the worsening air crisis.

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