- By Shubham Bajpai
- Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:42 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Air Pollution: The air quality index of Delhi slightly improved to 360 but continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Saturday morning, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The AQI is lower than the average of 364 recorded on Friday. Meanwhile, a layer of toxic smog continued to envelope parts of the city early in the morning.
The ITO area recorded an AQI of 370 and was in the 'very poor category'. It saw commuters going about their day amid thick smog.
Area-wise AQI on Saturday morning
-Anant Vihar: 420
-Bawana: 374
-Chandni Chowk: 360
-DTU: 396
-Dwarka: 389
-IGI Airport: 308
-ITO: 370
-Jahangirpuri: 417
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-Mundka: 414
-Narela: 400
-Okhla Phase 2: 371
-Patparganj: 391
-RK Puram: 372
-Wazirpur: 427
AQI in Noida, Greater Noida
Meanwhile, Noida also continued to have its air quality in the 'severe' category. At Sector 125, the AQI was recorded at 434, with slight improvement seen since Friday.
In Greater Noida, the AQI seemed to be comparatively better. The Knowledge Park 5 area recorded 393 AQI, while the Knowledge Park 3 recorded 294 AQI and was in the 'poor' category.
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In the other National Capital region areas, the AQI in several parts of Gurugram was also in the very poor category. Sector 51 recorded an AQI of 323, while Teri Gram had 212 in the 'poor' category, and the NISE Gwal Pahari area at 312.
The Graded Response Action Plan Stage 3 (GRAP III) continues to be in effect since November 11 across the national capital, as ordered by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in view of the air quality. Multiple measures are laid with the aim of controlling emissions through stricter restrictions on construction, vehicular movement, and industrial operations.