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Delhi Pollution Update: Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Sunday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 338 at 7 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several monitoring stations across the national capital reported ‘very poor’ air quality, while some locations even entered the ‘severe’ zone.

Delhi-NCR AQI

As per CPCB data, the AQI stood at 358 in Noida (Sector 1), 312 in Ghaziabad (Indirapuram), and 411 in Gurugram (Sector 51). Near AIIMS and its surrounding areas, the AQI touched 421, placing it firmly in the ‘severe’ category.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported reduced visibility, with 900 metres at Safdarjung and 1,300 metres at Palam, accompanied by calm south-southwesterly winds blowing at 4 kmph.

Area Wise AQI In Delhi

As of 7 am, Delhi’s air quality remained alarming, with most areas recording ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ levels, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The AQI stood at 392 in Anand Vihar, 381 in Alipur, 404 in Ashok Vihar, 412 in Burari Crossing, 414 in Chandni Chowk, 407 in Dwarka Sector-8, 312 at ITO, 402 in Jahangirpuri, 376 at Mandir Marg, 404 in Mundka, 373 in Najafgarh, 388 in Narela, 382 in Okhla Phase-2, 378 in Patparganj, 403 in Punjabi Bagh, 421 in RK Puram, 415 in Rohini, and 403 in Siri Fort.

Among all locations, Wazirpur reported the highest pollution levels with an AQI of 483, placing it firmly in the ‘severe’ category. Out of 38 monitoring stations across the capital, 26 recorded AQI levels above 300, while the remaining areas were in the ‘poor’ range.

According to CPCB standards, an AQI between 301 and 400 is classified as ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 falls under the ‘severe’ category, posing serious health hazards, particularly for children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing respiratory ailments.

Delhi Weather 

The IMD has forecast shallow fog for Sunday morning, with temperatures expected to range between 18 and 31 Degree Celius. With no strong winds predicted, pollution levels are likely to stay elevated through the weekend, offering little relief to residents. The smog-laden skies once again highlight Delhi’s recurring and deep-rooted air quality crisis.

Punjab Stubble Burning

Stubble burning in Punjab has surged, with 442 farm fires reported on Saturday, the highest single-day count of the season, contributing to a sharp drop in Delhi’s air quality. Experts link the worsening AQI to vehicle emissions, waste burning, industrial pollution, and smoke drifting from neighboring states, intensified by calm winds and low temperatures that trap pollutants.

To curb the pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has banned the entry of BS-III and lower-grade commercial goods vehicles not registered in Delhi from November 1. Despite these measures, the Air Quality Index in Delhi-NCR has consistently remained in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ range across several locations, even as Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) stays in force.

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