• Source:JND

Delhi Air Pollution: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the very poor category at 358 at 8 am on Thursday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Despite two days of marginal improvement, air quality deteriorated again, with several monitoring stations recording severe levels, crossing the 400 mark.

Among the worst-affected areas, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 416, Vivek Vihar 411, and Wazirpur 404, all falling in the severe category. Meanwhile, the Delhi government will begin strict enforcement of the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule from December 18 as part of a multi-pronged strategy to tackle the worsening air pollution in the city.

Delhi-NCR AQI

Air quality across several cities in the National Capital Region remained poor to severe, with Faridabad recording an AQI of 221, Gurugram 279, Ghaziabad 258, Greater Noida 310 and Muzaffarnagar 259, all falling in the poor category. Noida registered a very poor AQI of 331, while NH-24 in Ghazipur reported with an AQI of 341, placing it in the very poor category.

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Delhi Airport Advisory 

Due to dense fog, flight operations are currently being conducted under CAT III conditions, which may result in delays or disruptions. Authorities are working closely with all stakeholders to minimise inconvenience to passengers. Travellers are advised to check the latest flight status with their respective airlines. Any inconvenience caused is sincerely regretted. 

Air India and SpiceJet also issued advisories, advising passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as dense fog in Delhi and other north Indian states may affect flight operations.

Area-Wise AQI In Delhi

Alipur 307 very poor 

Anand Vihar 416 severe

Ashok Vihar 394 very poor

Bawana 381 very poor

Burari Crossing 339 very poor 

CRRI Mathura Road 323 very poor 

Chandni Chowk 386 very poor 

DTU 381 very poor 

Dwarka Sec-8 357 very poor 

IGI Airport (T3) 273 poor 

Dilshad Garden 335 very poor 

IIT Delhi  323 poor 

ITO 398 very poor 

Jahangirpuri 404 severe 

JN Stadium 356 very poor

Lodhi Road 311 very poor 

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium 344 very poor 

Mandir Marg 296 poor 

Mundka 398 very poor 

NSIT Dwarka 373 very poor 

Najafgarh 289 poor 

Narela 377 very poor 

Nehru Nagra 396 very poor 

DU North Campus 361 very poor 

Okhla Phase-2   365 very poor 

Patparganj 389 very poor 

Punjabi Bagh 387 very poor 

RK Puram 379 very poor

Rohini 399 very poor 

Shadipur 309 very poor 

Sirifort 378 very poor 

Sonia Vihar 392 very poor 

Vivek Vihar 411 severe 

Wazirpur 404 severe 

AIIMS 273 poor 

Dhaula Kuan 342 very poor 

India Gate 344 very poor 

Akshardham 416 severe 

Delhi Weather

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According to the weather department, around 72 percent cloud cover is expected today, which will limit the sun’s warmth. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 18 Degree Celsius, though it may feel closer to 19 Degree Celsius due to cold winds. West-northwest winds blowing at about 9 km/h could intensify the evening chill.


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