ANI
On the day of Diwali, the air quality in Delhi witnessed a marginal dip and remained in the poor category today (November 12), according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The AQI (air Quality Index) recorded 266 in Anand Vihar, 241 in RK Puram, 233 in Punjabi Bagh and 227 in ITO this morning.
Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the 'Poor' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
— ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2023
AQI in Anand Vihar at 266, in RK Puram at 241, in Punjabi Bagh at 233 and in ITO at 227 pic.twitter.com/RsSjFeXXk6
However, there are no predictions of rain in the national capital on Sunday. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to stay at 14 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively.
On Saturday, Delhi’s AQI stood at 266. The development came a day after rains brought some respite from smog and air pollution on Friday.
The pollution levels had gone down significantly on Saturday evening but were elevated by night again. The AQI in Jahangirpuri stood at 251 at night.
Notably, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", 401 and 450 "severe" and above 450 "severe plus.”
#WATCH | Delhi: The Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the 'Poor' category in the national capital as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
— ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2023
(Drone visuals from ITO, shot at 6:50 am) pic.twitter.com/xqlEUwiwKr
Meanwhile, the Delhiites have been advised to avoid places with high air pollution like slow and traffic roads, areas near polluting industries, construction or demolition sites, and other such places.
Further, the Delhi health department on Saturday also advised people to avoid outdoor walks, burning of firecrackers and exposure to air pollution.
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